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Disassembling the right side
For additional details see the parts catalog 250i and 300i.
Clutch dismantling:
• Install special tool number 1819.
Only use this tool for disassembling the
clutch, do not use it to remove the hub fixing
nut.
• Remove the 4 screws that retain the
clutch cover.
• Remove the 5 pressure plate screws
(see the photo).
• Sort the discs and make sure they are
trimmed and smooth.
• Make sure that the clutch hub rotates
freely.
Inspect the clutch:
• Inspect the discs to make sure they are
trimmed and smooth.
Friction plate thickness
Standard: 2.95
Limit: 2.7
Deformation limit: 0.3mm
Steel disc thickness
Standard: 1.4
Limit: 1.3
Deformation limit: 0.3mm
Check the clutch spring length:
• Measure the free length of the clutch
springs.
Standard: 37.29mm
Limit: 36.5mm
Reassembly of the clutch:
• Soak the friction discs in engine oil.
• Replace the discs on the hub by starting
with a friction disc and then a steel disc ending
with a friction disc.
• Replace the pressure plate.
• Install the 5 springs.
• Install the 5 screws and tighten in an
alternating order (see the disassembly photo).
Torque the screws to:
10Nm