Clutch — removal, inspection and installation (engine or gearbox removed from vehicle) (Opel Ascona C)

1. Gaining access to the clutch after removing the engine or gearbox (or engine with gearbox) (see chapter 1) unscrew the bolts securing the clutch housing to the flywheel and remove the clutch basket with the driven disk.

2. Inspect and, if necessary, replace clutch components (see previous section).

3. To install the clutch in place, place the driven disk against the flywheel with the protruding part of the hub away from the flywheel.

4. Install the clutch basket so that the notch on the clutch housing aligns with the colored dot on the flywheel.

5. Insert the bolts securing the clutch housing and tighten them gradually, but only by hand for now.

6. After this, it is necessary to center the driven clutch disc. To do this, insert the clutch centering tool into the splines of the driven disk hub so that its end enters the guide bearing at the end of the crankshaft. Center the disc so that the gearbox drive shaft can be inserted into it (see photo).



7. You can make your own clutch centering tool from a metal or wooden rod, wrapping it with adhesive tape so that its diameter matches the diameter of the slotted hole in the driven disk hub.



8. Once you have achieved a light sliding fit of the tool in the hub, tighten the clutch housing bolts to the required torque. Remove the tool.

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9. Install and connect the engine and gearbox (see chapter 1).