Slave and pressure plates of the clutch — removal and installation (Defender 2007+)

Special tool(s)

Clutch Adjustment Tool 308-419

Removal

1.

WARNING: Never work on a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle with special stands.

Raise the vehicle and place supports underneath it.

2. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Disconnecting and connecting the battery (414-01 Battery, Battery Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

3. Remove the gearbox in block with the drive axle.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Gearbox (308-03 Manual transmission/gearbox in block with driving axle, Removal).

4.

CAUTION: Loosen the clutch pressure plate bolts two turns at a time in the sequence shown. Failure to do so may result in vehicle damage.

Remove the clutch slave and pressure plates. Unscrew and discard the 6 bolts.



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Installation

1.

Warnings:

• Use new bolts. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle.
• Apply the recommended type of grease to the pilot bearing. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle.
• Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the illustration. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE: Clean the contact surfaces of the parts.

Using the special tool, install the clutch slave and pressure plates. Tighten the bolts (tightening torque 29 Nm).



2. Remove the special tools.

3. Install the gearbox in the block with the drive axle.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Gearbox (308-03 Manual transmission/gearbox in block with driving axle, Installation).

4. Connect the ground wire to the battery.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Connecting the Battery (414-01 Battery, Battery Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).