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Car Clutch Repair BMW 3 Series E21
Detailed technical specifications
The clutch is dry, single-disc, with a central pressure spring. The clutch release drive is hydraulic with automatic clearance adjustment. Clutch brand: F...
The clutch is dry, single-disc, with a central pressure spring. The clutch release drive is hydraulic with automatic clearance adjustment. Clutch brand: F...
Clutch parts
Clutch details: 1 - pressure plate; 2 - slave disk; 3 — clutch release fork; 4 — clutch release bearing; 5 - fork spring; 6 — pin; 7 — bolt securing the clutch...
Clutch details: 1 - pressure plate; 2 - slave disk; 3 — clutch release fork; 4 — clutch release bearing; 5 - fork spring; 6 — pin; 7 — bolt securing the clutch...
Clutch hydraulic drive parts
Clutch hydraulic drive parts: 1 - master cylinder; 2 — clutch and brake hydraulic fluid reservoir; 3 - filter; 4 - cork; 5 — master cylinder piston pusher; 6 —...
Clutch hydraulic drive parts: 1 - master cylinder; 2 — clutch and brake hydraulic fluid reservoir; 3 - filter; 4 - cork; 5 — master cylinder piston pusher; 6 —...
Removal the clutch
Remove the gearbox. On the clutch installed on the vehicle, make sure that the deviation from flatness of the ends of the pressure spring petals does not...
Remove the gearbox. On the clutch installed on the vehicle, make sure that the deviation from flatness of the ends of the pressure spring petals does not...
Checking the slave disk status
The condition of the driven clutch disc can be checked directly on the vehicle. Place the vehicle on a lift and insert template 212060 between the clutch...
The condition of the driven clutch disc can be checked directly on the vehicle. Place the vehicle on a lift and insert template 212060 between the clutch...
Clutch control
Thoroughly clean the clutch mechanism and visually inspect the condition of the rivets and the fastening of the springs of the torsional vibration damper of...
Thoroughly clean the clutch mechanism and visually inspect the condition of the rivets and the fastening of the springs of the torsional vibration damper of...
Clutch installation
Make sure the driven disk hub moves freely on the gearbox input shaft splines. Lubricate the shaft splines with a thin film of Molykote Longterm 2 type grease....
Make sure the driven disk hub moves freely on the gearbox input shaft splines. Lubricate the shaft splines with a thin film of Molykote Longterm 2 type grease....
Replacing the clutch release bearing
To perform this operation, it is necessary to remove the gearbox. Remove the clutch release fork retaining spring, fork and release bearing. Check the height...
To perform this operation, it is necessary to remove the gearbox. Remove the clutch release fork retaining spring, fork and release bearing. Check the height...
Removal and installation the clutch master cylinder
Removal Remove the left lower instrument panel trim. On vehicles with a 4-cylinder engine, disconnect the cable from the accelerator pedal and remove it from...
Removal Remove the left lower instrument panel trim. On vehicles with a 4-cylinder engine, disconnect the cable from the accelerator pedal and remove it from...
Removal the clutch slave cylinder
Use a syringe to suck out the working fluid from the clutch and brake hydraulic fluid reservoir. Disconnect the pipe coming from the master cylinder from the...
Use a syringe to suck out the working fluid from the clutch and brake hydraulic fluid reservoir. Disconnect the pipe coming from the master cylinder from the...
Bleeding the clutch hydraulic drive
Clean the bleed nipple on the slave cylinder from dust and dirt and unscrew it by about 1.5 turns. Put a hose on the nipple head and immerse its lower end in a...
Clean the bleed nipple on the slave cylinder from dust and dirt and unscrew it by about 1.5 turns. Put a hose on the nipple head and immerse its lower end in a...
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