User Guide

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EXEDY Globalparts Corporation • 800.346.6091 • www.exedyusa.com
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Malfunctions of Clutch Pressure Plate Cover Assemblies
Malfunctions of Clutch Pressure Plate Cover Assemblies
PROBLEM: Bearing retainer clip not connected to
diaphragm.
SYMPTOM: No pressure on clutch pedal - new pull type
clutch just installed.
CAUSE: Proper installation procedures have not been
followed. The snap-in mechanism of the release
bearing has not been clipped on rmly.
SOLUTION: When the transmission if installed onto the
mating area of the engine the release bearing is
preliminarily set into position where the release
fork of the transmission is tted.
After installation of the transmission the release
lever must be pulled in the direction reverse to
the release rmly. The bearing is then snapped
in. (Also refer manufacturer’s specications).
PROBLEM: Clutch diaphragm ngers or levers are uneven.
SYMPTOM: Clutch drag and pedal vibration.
CAUSE: 1. The pressure plate cover assembly was torqued
down incorrectly i.e. not diagonally.
2. The pressure plate cover assembly was torqued
down with an air wrench.
SOLUTION: 1. Refer to EXEDY/Daikin packaging for correct
sequence to tighten bolts.
2. Never use air tools to torque down a clutch.
*Refer to page 70 for proper tightening specications..
PROBLEM: No gear selection/dicult engagement.
Stretched and damaged retractor clip.
(Clip stretched above diaphragm).
SYMPTOM: After installation of new clutch, unable to
select gear.
CAUSE: Over adjustment of clutch that has caused
stretching of retractor clips on clutch cover
pressure plate assembly.
SOLUTION: 1. Fit new cover assembly
2. Adjust clutch to manufacturer’s
specications.
PROBLEM: Crashing gears/stretched and damaged retractor
clip. (Clip under diaphragm).
SYMPTOM: Dicult engagement/disengagement after
installation of new clutch.
CAUSE: Clutch cover pressure plate assembly has been
dropped during installation/or during transit
causing damage to retractor clips.
SOLUTION: Always check components before tting and
ensure that the tip of retractor clip is resting on
top of the diaphragm. This can be checked by a
feeler gauge.
(This is the installer’s responsibility).
PROBLEM: Dicult to engage/Disengage gear, Noisy clutch.
CAUSE: 1. Interference due to release bearing over
stroke.
2. An incorrect clutch disc may interfere with
diaphragm, when you depress the clutch
pedal.
SOLUTION: 1. Refer to clutch adjustment procedure, and
adjust pedal free play.
2. Use the correct clutch disc.
PROBLEM: Worn clutch disc facing bers and dirt lodged
between diaphragm spring and clutch cover
housing.
SYMPTOM: Dicult to disengage gear/ Slipping clutch.
CAUSE: Bell housing not degreased and cleaned.
Careless installation of new clutch.
SOLUTION: Ensure bell housing is thoroughly degreased
and clean of dirt and bers before installing new
clutch.
Worn facing bers and dirt lodged
Interference