Method of assembling a diaphragm spring clutch.

摘要

To assemble a diaphragm spring clutch 2, the diaphragm spring 22 and pressure plate l6 are initially clipped together at their respective peripheral lugs 68 and 74 by removable U-shaped clips 76 to hold the pre-stressed diaphragm spring and the pressure plate axially together. A fly-wheel l0 providing counter-pressure face 8 is integral with a cylindrical clutch cover wall 4 defining a cylindrical chamber 6 in which a clutch driven plate l2 is disposed. The clipped combination of the diaphragm spring 22 and pressure plate l6 are then inserted pressure plate first into chamber 6 followed by fulcrum ring 28 which is held against the diaphragm spring 22 by a retaining circlip 30 engaged in a groove in the wall 4. Leaf springs 64 forming release and drive straps riveted to the pressure plate lugs 68 are now bolted to the cover wall 4 and then the clips 76 are pulled off the pressure plate and diaphragm spring through axial slots 62 in the cover wall 4.