摘要 |
A clutch sub-assembly comprising a friction plate (2) and a clutch mechanism, which have been stored together, is manipulated so that it can then be assembled with the rest of the clutch. The friction plate (2) has friction pads (23) and a hub (21) with an internal bore, while the clutch mechanism comprises a cover (31) having a fastening flange (39), a declutching means (32, 41) and a pressure plate (33). The sub-assembly is supported in apparatus comprising a jig in the form of a support member (55) and a centring mandrel (80). The friction plate (2) and the clutch mechanism are mounted successively in the support member (55), which has an abutment surface (58) against which the fastening flange (39) of the cover member (31) bears. The mandrel (80) has a portion which engages in the bore of the hub (21) and the mandrel cooperates with a locking or support tool (70). A tool (50) is subsequently used to centre the cover and mount the mechanism on a reaction plate. <IMAGE> |