Plate Disassembly, Plate Assembly, Step

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Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication

Land Pride

Clutch Disassembly & Assembly

If clutch run-in procedure indicates that one or more of the friction disks did not slip, then the clutch must be disassembled to separate the friction disks.

NOTE: Before proceeding, secure clutch firmly in a vise or other clamping device to prevent injury.

2-Plate Disassembly

Step 1

Remove snap ring.

Step 2

Remove backup ring, lock collar, compression spring, bottom backup ring, and balls.

Step 3

Tighten the four hex nuts uniformly until the clutch pack and hub are loose.

Step 4

Bend all four retaining lugs out on edge of clutch housing.

Step 5

Remove thrust plate with Belleville Springs and lug rings to access friction disks and hub for inspection or service.

Step 6

Inspect friction disks and hub.

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2-Plate Assembly

Step 1

Place hub and friction disks into the housing.

Step 2

Compress Belleville Springs to the pressure plate by tightening the four hex nuts and then placing the assembly into the clutch housing.

Step 3

Bend retaining lugs inward over the Belleville Spring edges to secure the spring before backing the four hex nuts off.

Step 4

With lugs bent in, loosen the four hex nuts completely to the end of the threaded studs.

Step 5

Insert greased balls.

Step 6

Install bottom backup ring, compression spring, lock collar, and top backup ring.

Step 7

Install snap ring.

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