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35 31 050 Removing and Installing/Replacing Over-Centre Helper Spring





35 31 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Over-centre Helper Spring







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove pedal trim.







Press end of pin (1) together with offset pliers and press out pin.







Push in pin (1) fully in direction of arrow.







Detach retainers (1).

Installation:
Check retainers, replace if necessary.
Retainers must lie with both legs in the groove and snap audibly into place.

Slide out pin (2).

Installation:
Lightly grease pin.

Remove over-centre helper spring (3).







There are two versions:
- (A) Over-centre helper spring
- (B) Reinforced over-centre helper spring

Assembly of over-centre helper spring:
- Secure black holder (1) to clutch pedal
- Smaller coil spacing of spring (2) points to black holder (1)
- Secure grey holder (3) to bearing block

Lightly grease holder and spring contact surfaces.







Installation:
Secure over-centre helper spring first with black holder to clutch pedal.

Gently press over-centre helper spring together and secure with grey holder to bearing block.

Connect clutch pedal to clutch master cylinder.

When replacing reinforced over-centre helper spring:

Remove locking clamp (1).