SAFARI STORME MY14

CLUTCH 22 ! CAUTION Do not clean the clutch disc with cleaning solvent. A. REMOVAL OF SELF ADJUSTING CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1. Disconnect battery & electrical connections of starter motor. 2. Remove the starter motor. (For procedure refer Electrical section.) 3. Drain the clutch fluid from the system. (Refer Clutch Fluid Draining Procedure from this section) 4. Pull out the clip using a screw driver and disconnect the high pressure line from peak torque limiter by pulling it out. 5. Similarly remove the peak torque limiter from the hydraulic adapter. 6. Lower the gearbox from the vehicle. (For procedure refer gearbox removal in Gearbox section.) 7. Insert the clutch mandrel (Part No. 287058902501) into the centre of the clutch cover and disc assembly and unscrew the 6 mounting screws. ™ NOTE While unscrewing the clutch mounting bolts make a practice of unscrewing the bolts evenly (alternately crosswise) in small increments. 8. Remove the clutch cover assembly and the clutch disc from the housing. B. INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS 1. Check SAC clutch disc hub splines for damage and wear. The SAC disc set should easily slide on the gearbox drive shaft but should not have excessive play and wobble. 2. Check disc facing for wear, cracks, contact pattern, burning marks and oil contamination. Facings with any of the above defects or worn out beyond permissible limits must be replaced as a set. 3. Overhauling of clutch cover assembly is not recommended. Before fitment, assembly should be checked against specification and for damage to pressure plate assembly. 4. Ensure that the clutch lining material is not contaminated with oil or grease as this shall result in clutch slipping.