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Clutch, inspecting and installing

1 . Inspect clutch disc for wear, cracks, loose rivets, contamination

or excessive runout (warping) . Replace if

necessary.

2. Inspect flywheel for scoring, hot spots, cracks or loose

or worn guide pins . Replace flywheel if any faults are

found.

WARNINGIf

flywheel is removed from vehicle, use new bolts

duríng installation . The old stretch-type bolts should

not be reused.

3. Inspect transmission pilot bearing in end of crankshaft .

The bearing should rotate smoothly without play. If necessary,

replace as described later.

4. Inspect and clean release bearing lever. Apply a thin

coat of grease to release bearíng lever contact points .

See Fig. 9. Also, lightly lubricate clutch disc splines and

transmission input shaft splínes.

5. Install pressure plate and clutch disc . Do not fully tighten

bolts.

6. Center clutch disc on flywheel using centering tool

(BMW special tool no. 21 2 130 or equivalent) . Refer to

Fig. 7.

NOTEBe

sure clutch dísc is facing the correct way. The new

disc should be marked engine sfde or transmission

side. See Fig. 10.

7. Tighten each bolt one turn at a time until pressure plate

is fully seated, and then torque to specification .

8. Remove clutch disc centering tool . Remove flywheel

locking tool .