What can I use instead of a clutch alignment tool?
Instead of freaking out, grab a socket or tube of some sort which is a bit smaller size than the flywheel snout, and wrap some tape around it to fit into the flywheel and disc size. You might even have a different toll from a past job that is smaller and can be used.
How do you align a clutch with a tool?
First, insert the tool into the clutch disc. Make sure the clutch is facing the correct direction. The tool should stick all the way through the spines on the disc. Then place the clutch on the flywheel, and engage the alignment tool into the pilot bushing or bearing in the center of the crankshaft.
What happens if clutch is not aligned?
If clutches have not been correctly aligned, they will start juddering or fail to disenga- ge immediately afterwards. The clutch should thus always be checked for correct alignment on the flywheel. Grease that contains no suspended particulates should be used for lubricating splines and release bearings/guide tubes.
Why is a clutch alignment tool?
Clutch alignment tools are required to properly align the clutch plate into the pilot bushing or bearing. To ensure the input shaft from transmission engages with the disc the clutch should be aligned with the flywheel.
Which side of clutch goes toward flywheel?
It is always the more ‘flat’ side of the disc that goes against the flywheel. The PP has more of a cavity in the middle for the spring section on the disc. If you try to put it in backwards the spring section of the disc will contact the flywheel before the disc friction material does.
Should a clutch plate spin freely?
Once you release the clamping force of the pressure plate, the clutch centre plate should rotate freely – if it does not then that will cause difficulties changing gear.
Is clutch alignment tool universal?
The ToolPRO Universal Clutch Aligning Tool is all you need. The 6 simple parts in this kit will ensure that every piece in the clutch assembly lines up – before you even place it on the flywheel.
What is a clutch pilot tool?
It aligns the clutch disc to the flywheel and the pressure plate before torquing the pressure plate’s cover. The clutch pilot bearing is a ball or roller bearing or a brass bushing that centers the transmission’s input shaft in the crankshaft flange.
Can a clutch be misaligned?
Clutch damage is frequently caused by misalignment between the crankshaft and transmission input shaft. Ideally, both shafts have a common center line, i.e. are aligned, when the drive unit is fitted. Alignment errors are deviations from this ideal case.
How do I know if my clutch is misaligned?
Problem #8: Stiff Clutch Pedal If your clutch pedal seems stiff, chances are you’ve got misaligned or binding clutch linkage. Be sure the linkage is adequately lubricated and then check to make sure the clutch pedal itself isn’t getting caught in the floor mat.
What is the clutch fork?
The clutch fork and connecting linkage convert the movement of the clutch pedal to the back and forth movement of the clutch throw-out bearing. To disengage the clutch, the release bearing is moved toward the flywheel by the clutch fork.