Single plate clutch without central release bearing — MERCEDES-BENZ

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1823, |, AK, 1824, K, KL, LS, L, LL, 1826, 1828, A, 1829, 182

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• We recommend that the clutch release bearing should always be renewed
• While tightening ensure that the centering drift can be moved easily
• Do not bring any grease into contact with the clutch plate(s) facing, clutch pressure plate surface or flywheel surface
• Only after installing a new clutch in vehicles with automatic gear control (GE1)
• Do not bring any grease into contact with the clutch plate facing, clutch cover surface or flywheel surface

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 11 workshop diagrams for 902.930

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. We recommend that the clutch release bearing should always be renewed
2. Always renew the drive shaft seals
3. Remove the engine or the gearbox
4. Note: Select procedure depending on the vehicle configuration and accessibility
5. Check the flywheel friction surface for condition and wear

Installation and checks

6. Note: The proper special tool depends on the guide bearing internal diameter and/or the clutch plate diameter
7. Centering tool:
8. Reset volatile memories after reconnecting the battery cables
9. Tighten the bolts in several stages, in a criss-cross pattern
10. Note: While tightening ensure that the centering drift can be moved easily
11. Remove the assembly device from the clutch pressure plate
12. Check the clutch housing for leaks; check the crankshaft end seal thoroughly
13. Note: Do not bring any grease into contact with the clutch plate(s) facing, clutch pressure plate surface or flywheel surface
14. Refit the engine or the gearbox
15. Grease the thrust bearing inner bore, drive plate splines and release fork pivot points
16. Note: Only after installing a new clutch in vehicles with automatic gear control (GE1)
17. Note: Do not bring any grease into contact with the clutch plate facing, clutch cover surface or flywheel surface
18. Note: Only after installing a new clutch in vehicles with gear control (GS2)
19. Initialise the clutch travel in the drive control unit (FR)
20. Note: Only after installing a new clutch in vehicles with hydraulic gear-shift (GS3)

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