Car clutch repair Mercedes Sprinter I (903)

General description of clutch
On manual transmission vehicles, the clutch separates the source of torque, the engine and transmission. When starting off, the clutch smoothly transfers torque from the...

Clutch Maintenance
For proper operation of the clutch, the required level of brake fluid in the reservoir must be maintained. If the level drops below the hose outlet to the clutch drive...

Removing the clutch
Note. The pressure plate and the diaphragm spring are not disassembled and, in case of failure, are replaced as an assembly. The manufacturer makes changes to the design...

Clutch repair
Clutch repair must be carried out in the following sequence: check the pressure plate and casing for damage and deformation. If they are found, replace the assembled...

Clutch installation
Pic. 179. Installing the clutch Clutch installation is carried out in the reverse order of assembly. If previously removed units are used, put them on the shaft...

Removal and installation of the clutch release fork and clutch release bearing
When the clutch pedal is depressed, the clutch release bearing, under the action of the fork, presses on the ends of the petals of the diaphragm spring. The force from...

Removal and installation of the master cylinder
Brake Fluid Handling Precautions The hydraulic clutch uses brake fluid, which is toxic, so the following precautions must be observed before any work is done on it....

Removal and installation of the working cylinder
Removal and installation of the clutch slave cylinder must be carried out as follows: Using a wrench, unscrew the hydraulic hose from the working cylinder. Close the end...

Checking the driven disk for wear (in installed condition)
Since all parts of the clutch drive are installed in the crankcase and are not accessible, without disassembling the system, the degree of wear of the driven disk is...

Pumping the clutch hydraulic drive
If the clutch works properly, the hydraulic drive system is in order. If the clutch disengages badly or the pedal «fails» without resistance, there is most likely air in...

Possible clutch malfunctions
If you have any problems with the clutch, we recommend that you first use the table below in order to determine the possible cause and eliminate it. Clutch slip...