LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 Workshop Manual

CLUTCH - V8
33-2-6 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Description
General
The clutch system is a conventional diaphragm type clutch operated by a hydraulic cylinder. The clutch requires no
adjustment to compensate for wear.
Hydraulic clutch
The hydraulic clutch comprises a master cylinder, slave cylinder and a hydraulic reservoir, which is also shared with
the braking system. The master and slave cylinders are connected to each other hydraulically by plastic and metal
pipes. The plastic section of the pipe allows ease of pipe routing and also absorbs engine movements and vibrations.
The master cylinder comprises a body with a central bore. Two ports in the body connect the bore to the hydraulic
feed pipe to the slave cylinder and the brake/clutch fluid reservoir. A piston is fitted in the bore and has an external
rod which is attached to the clutch pedal with a pin. Two coiled springs on the clutch pedal reduce the effort required
to depress the pedal.
The master cylinder is mounted on the bulkhead in the engine compartment and secured with two bolts. The cylinder
is connected to the shared brake/clutch reservoir on the brake servo by a braided connecting hose.
The slave cylinder is located on the left hand side of the gearbox housing and secured with two bolts. A heat shield
protects the underside of the cylinder from heat generated from the exhaust system. The slave cylinder comprises a
cylinder with a piston and a rod. A port in the cylinder body provides the attachment for the hydraulic feed pipe from
the master cylinder. A second port is fitted with a bleed nipple for removing air from the hydraulic system after
servicing. The piston rod locates on a clutch release lever located in the gearbox housing. The rod is positively
retained on the release lever with a clip.
Clutch mechanism
The clutch mechanism comprises a flywheel, drive plate, pressure plate, release lever and a release bearing. The
clutch mechanism is fully enclosed at the rear of the engine by the gearbox housing.
A clutch release bearing sleeve is attached in the gearbox housing with two bolts and located on two dowels. A spigot
with a ball end is formed on the release bearing sleeve and provides a mounting and pivot point for the clutch release
lever. A dished pivot washer is located on the ball of the spigot. When the release lever is located on the ball, the pivot
washer seats against the rear face of the release lever. A spring clip is located on the lever and the pivot washer and
secures the lever on the spigot. A small bolt retains the spring clip in position.
The release lever is forked at its inner end and locates on the clutch release bearing carrier. The outer end of the
release lever has a nylon seat which locates the slave cylinder piston rod. A second nylon seat, positioned centrally
on the release lever, locates on the ball spigot of the release bearing sleeve and allows the release lever to pivot freely
around the ball.
The clutch release bearing locates on the clutch release lever and the release bearing sleeve. The bearing is retained
on a carrier which has two flats to prevent the carrier rotating on the release lever. A clip retains the release lever on
the carrier. The bearing and carrier are not serviceable individually.
Flywheel
The flywheel is bolted to a flange on the rear of the crankshaft with six bolts. A dowel on the crankshaft flange ensures
that the flywheel is correctly located. A ring gear is fitted on the outside diameter of the flywheel and seats against a
flange. The ring gear is an interference fit on the flywheel and is installed by heating the ring and cooling the flywheel.
The ring gear is a serviceable item and can be replaced if damaged or worn.
The operating face of the flywheel is machined to provide a smooth surface for the drive plate to engage on. Three
dowels and six threaded holes provide for the location and attachment of the pressure plate. The flywheel is balanced
to ensure that it does not produce vibration when rotating. A machined slot, with a series of holes within the slot, is
located on the engine side of the flywheel. The slot accommodates the tip of the crankshaft position sensor which is
used by the Engine Control Module (ECM) for engine management.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V8, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description - engine
management.

CLUTCH - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 33-2-7
Pressure plate
1Leaf spring
2Fulcrum ring
3Fulcrum ring
4Drive plate
5Pressure plate6Diaphragm
7Cover
8Rivet
9Retractor clip
The pressure plate assembly comprises a pressure plate, cover and diaphragm and is mounted on and rotates with
the flywheel.
The pressure plate is forged from cast iron and machined to provide a smooth surface for the drive plate to engage
on. Three lugs on the outer diameter of the pressure plate connect it via three leaf springs to the cover. The leaf
springs have two tempered steel leaves which assist in pulling the pressure plate away from the drive plate when the
clutch pedal is depressed.
The cover is made from pressed steel and houses and locates all pressure plate components. Shouldered rivets
support the diaphragm and fulcrum rings inside the cover. The cover also provides attachment for balance weights
when the pressure plate assembly is balanced. Three holes in the cover locate on the dowels on the flywheel and six
further holes provide for the attachment of the cover to the flywheel with six bolts and spring washers. Larger holes
in the cover provide ventilation for the drive plate and pressure plate and flywheel contact surfaces.
The diaphragm comprises a cast ring with eighteen fingers. The diaphragm is attached to the cover with nine
shouldered rivets. Two circular steel fulcrum rings are also secured by the shouldered rivets on each side of the
diaphragm. The fulcrum rings allow the diaphragm to pivot between them when the clutch is depressed or released.
When pressure is applied to the diaphragm fingers by the release bearing, the diaphragm pivots between the fulcrum
rings and moves away from the pressure plate. Retractor clips are secured to the pressure plate and are located on
the outer diameter of the diaphragm. The retractor clips ensure that the diaphragm remains in contact with the
pressure plate.

CLUTCH - V8
33-2-8 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Drive plate
1Friction material
2Hub
3Damper spring4Retainer plate
5Disc adaptor
6Stop pin
The drive plate is of the spring centred type and is sandwiched between the pressure plate and the flywheel. The drive
plate has a splined hub which engages with the splines on the primary drive shaft from the gearbox. The hub is located
in an inner plate which contains six compression damper springs. A spring retainer plate and a disc adaptor are
secured together with stop pins which limit the angular deflection of the disc adaptor. Engine power is transmitted from
the disc adaptor to the damper springs. The damper springs then transfer the power to the retainer plate and the hub.
Friction washers are located between the hub, retainer plate and disc adaptor and provide further damping.
A spring steel plate is riveted to the disc adaptor and provides the attachment surface for the drive plate friction
material. The friction material comprises discs which are secured with rivets to each side of the plate. The rivets are
installed through recessed holes in the disc and emerge in recessed holes in the opposite disc. The drive plate is 267
mm (10.5 in) diameter and has a friction material manufactured from APTEC T385.

CLUTCH - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 33-2-9
Operation
Hydraulic operation
Refer to illustration.

+ CLUTCH - V8, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Hydraulic operation.
When the clutch pedal is depressed, the master cylinder piston is pushed into the master cylinder. The movement of
the piston pressurises the fluid in the master cylinder, forcing the pressurised fluid into the hydraulic feed pipe to the
slave cylinder. The hydraulic pressure is felt at the slave cylinder piston which moves under the hydraulic force
applied, pushing the clutch release lever via the piston rod.
When the clutch pedal is released, the force applied to the release lever by the fingers of the diaphragm, moves the
release lever, which pushes the slave cylinder piston into the cylinder. The displaced hydraulic fluid is pushed up the
hydraulic feed pipe and returned to the master cylinder.
Mechanism operation
When the clutch pedal is depressed, hydraulic pressure extends the piston and rod in the slave cylinder. The
extension of the piston pushes the rod against the outer end of the release lever which pivots around the ball spigot.
The inner end of the release lever pivots towards the engine applying pressure to the release bearing. The release
bearing slides along the release bearing sleeve and pushes on the fingers of the diaphragm. The diaphragm pivots
about the fulcrum rings in the cover. As the diaphragm is deflected, it removes pressure from the pressure plate. The
pressure plate moves away from the drive plate assisted by the three leaf springs and retractor clips.
The removal of force from the pressure plate on the drive plate reduces the friction between the flywheel, drive plate
and pressure plate. The drive plate slips between the flywheel and the pressure plate preventing rotary movement
being transferred from the flywheel and pressure plate to the primary driveshaft.
When the clutch pedal is released, hydraulic force is removed from the piston in the slave cylinder. This allows the
fingers of the diaphragm to push the release bearing along the release bearing sleeve. The movement of the release
bearing moves the release lever which pivots on the ball spigot, pushing the piston and rod back into the slave
cylinder.
The removal of pressure from the release bearing on the diaphragm, causes the diaphragm to pivot around the
fulcrum rings in the cover. The force applied to the pressure plate from the diaphragm overcomes the force of the leaf
springs and the pressure plate moves towards the drive plate and flywheel.
The pressure plate applies pressure to the drive plate which is pushed against the flywheel. As the clutch pedal is
progressively released, the friction between the drive plate, flywheel and pressure plate increases. The increase in
friction transfers the rotary movement of the flywheel and pressure plate to the drive plate which in turn starts to rotate
the primary driveshaft. When the clutch pedal is released fully, the force applied by the diaphragm to the pressure
plate forces the drive plate onto the flywheel with no slippage.

CLUTCH - V8
ADJUSTMENTS 33-2-11
ADJUST ME NTS
Clutch hydraulic system - bleed
$% 33.15.01
CAUTION: Ensure the fluid in the reservoir is
maintained between the minimum and maximum
levels throughout the bleed procedure using new
brake fluid.
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished
surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove fluid and
clean area with water.
Bleeding
1.Top up reservoir.
2.Raise the front of the vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
3.Connect tube to bleed screw on clutch slave
cylinder and submerge free end in a clear
container containing brake fluid.
4.Loosen bleed screw, then apply steady
pressure to the clutch pedal, depressing it
through its full stroke. Allow the pedal to return
unassisted.
5.Repeat the procedure until a flow of clean, air-
free fluid is purged into the container.
6.Hold the pedal to the floor and tighten the
clutch bleed screw to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
7.Check and top up reservoir.
CAUTION: Never re-use fluid that has been
bled from the system.
8.Remove stands and lower the vehicle.

CLUTCH - V8
REPAIRS 33-2-13
REPAIRS
Clutch assembly
$% 33.10.01
Remove
1.Remove gearbox assembly.

+ MANUAL GEARBOX - R380,
REPAIRS, Gearbox - V8.
2.Restrain flywheel.
3.Working in diagonal sequence, progressively
loosen 6 bolts securing clutch cover to flywheel.
Remove bolts.
4.Remove clutch cover.
5.Remove clutch plate.
6.Renew all worn or damaged components.Refit
1.Clean clutch cover and flywheel mating faces
and spigot bush in end of crankshaft.
2.Fit LRT-12-001 to spigot bearing in crankshaft.
3.Fit clutch plate onto LRT-12-001, ensure side
marked 'flywheel side' is against flywheel.
4.Fit clutch cover and locate on dowels.
5.Fit clutch cover bolts and progressively tighten,
in diagonal sequence shown, to 40 Nm. (30
lbf.ft).
6.Fit gearbox assembly.

+ MANUAL GEARBOX - R380,
REPAIRS, Gearbox - V8.

CLUTCH - V8
33-2-14 REPAIRS
Master cylinder
$% 33.20.01
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished
surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove fluid and
clean area with water.
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Release spring clip securing clutch pedal
clevis pin and remove pin from push rod and
clutch pedal.
3.Position container to catch spillage. Disconnect
hydraulic pipe from clutch master cylinder.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
4.Release clip and remove connecting hose from
clutch master cylinder.
5.Remove 2 bolts securing clutch master
cylinder to pedal box and remove clutch master
cylinder. Refit
1.Clean master cylinder and pedal box mating
faces.
2.Position clutch master cylinder to pedal box, fit
bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
3.Position clevis pin to push-rod and clutch pedal
and secure with spring clip.
4.Fit connecting hose to brake master cylinder
and tighten clip.
5.Position hydraulic pipe and tighten union to 18
Nm (13 lbf.ft).
6.Bleed clutch.

+ CLUTCH - V8, ADJUSTMENTS,
Clutch hydraulic system - bleed.
7.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

CLUTCH - V8
REPAIRS 33-2-15
Bearing and lever - clutch release
$% 33.25.12
Remove
1.Remove gearbox assembly.

+ MANUAL GEARBOX - R380,
REPAIRS, Gearbox - V8.
2.Remove retaining peg and remove release
bearing.
3.Remove bolt securing clutch release lever.
Remove retaining clip and remove clutch
release lever.
Refit
1.Clean clutch release lever.
2.Examine clutch release lever pivot points for
wear.
3.Apply a smear of Molybdenum disulphide
grease to clutch release lever pivot points.
4.Fit retaining clip, ensuring it locates over clutch
release lever pivot point washer. Fit bolt and
tighten to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
5.Clean release bearing and bearing sleeve
mating faces.
6.Apply a smear of Molybdenum disulphide
grease to release bearing sleeve.
7.Fit release bearing and secure with retaining
peg.
8.Fit gearbox assembly.

+ MANUAL GEARBOX - R380,
REPAIRS, Gearbox - V8.
Slave cylinder
$% 33.35.01
Remove
1.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2.Position container to catch spillage.
3.Disconnect hydraulic pipe from slave cylinder.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
4.Remove 2 bolts securing slave cylinder to
gearbox housing and collect heat shield.
5.Withdraw slave cylinder from gearbox housing
and push rod.
Refit
1.Clean ends of pipes, gearbox housing and
slave cylinder mating faces.
2.Lubricate end of push rod with Molybdenum
disulphide grease.
3.Locate slave cylinder to push rod and gearbox
housing.
4.Position heatshield. Fit bolts securing slave
cylinder and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
5.Connect hydraulic pipe to slave cylinder.
6.Bleed clutch system.

+ CLUTCH - V8, ADJUSTMENTS,
Clutch hydraulic system - bleed.
7.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.