maintenance reset DODGE NEON 1999 Service Repair Manual

CLUTCH
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CLUTCH COMPONENTS Ð RIGHT HAND
DRIVE (RHD)........................ 1
CLUTCH DISC AND COVER APPLICATION Ð
RIGHT HAND DRIVE (RHD)............. 1
CLUTCH REPLACEMENT Ð RIGHT HAND
DRIVE (RHD)........................ 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH Ð RIGHT
HAND DRIVE (RHD)................... 2
HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM Ð RIGHT
HAND DRIVE (RHD)................... 2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
CLASH±INTO±REVERSE COMPLAINTS...... 6CLUTCH DIAGNOSIS Ð RIGHT HAND DRIVE
(RHD).............................. 2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Ð RIGHT HAND DRIVE
(RHD).............................. 8
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER Ð RIGHT HAND
DRIVE (RHD)........................ 6
CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH Ð RIGHT
HAND DRIVE (RHD)................... 8
HYDRAULIC SLAVE CYLINDER Ð RIGHT
HAND DRIVE (RHD)................... 7
SPECIFICATIONS
NV T350 (A-578) CLUTCH TIGHTENING
REFERENCE.......................... 9
GENERAL INFORMATION
CLUTCH COMPONENTS Ð RIGHT HAND DRIVE
(RHD)
The modular clutch assembly used in this vehicle
consists of a single, dry-type clutch disc and a dia-
phragm style clutch cover.
The clutch disc has cushion springs riveted to the
disc hub assembly. The clutch disc facings are riveted
to the cushion springs. The facings are made from a
non-asbestos material.
The clutch cover pressure plate assembly is a dia-
phragm type unit with a one-piece diaphragm spring
with multiple release fingers. The pressure plate
release fingers are preset during manufacture and
are not adjustable.
A sleeve-type release bearing is used to engage and
disengage the clutch cover pressure plate. The bear-
ing is prelubed during manufacture and is a sealed
unit.
The release bearing is operated by a pivoting
release fork in the clutch housing. The fork pivots on
a ball stud within the housing. The release fork is
actuated by a hydraulic clutch system.
The hydraulic clutch automatically adjusts for any
slack in the mechanism. This compensates for clutch
disc wear. The system requires no maintenance or
lubrication.
The clutch pedal is connected to the clutch master
cylinder through a plastic bushing. The upper end of
the clutch pedal pivots in the pedal bracket on twonylon bushings and a shaft (Fig. 1). These bushings
are greased at assembly and do not require periodic
lubrication.
CLUTCH DISC AND COVER APPLICATION Ð
RIGHT HAND DRIVE (RHD)
The1.8L and 2.0L single overhead cam engines use
a 216 mm (8.5 in.) clutch disc.
CLUTCH REPLACEMENT Ð RIGHT HAND DRIVE
(RHD)
The transaxle must be removed to service the mod-
ular clutch assembly, drive plate, and/or clutch
release bearing and lever.
Fig. 1 Clutch Pedal Components
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