Clutch Industries Mitsubishi Tips

CLUTCH INDUSTRIES MITSUBISHI CLUTCH INSTALLATION TIPS

When fitting the clutch kits featured to Mitsubishi vehicles you should take note of the following;

1. Rough or notchy pedal feel
This is caused by wear in the release bearing guide. As these models have a compact bell housing design, there is nowhere for the clutch dust to go. As the clutch plate wears, the dust builds up on the release bearing guide and with the movement of the release bearing, the dust causes severe wear to the guide. The wear on this guide causes the bearing to become notchy or in severe cases, jam in the work area.

2. Clutch non-release or diffi cult gear selection after a new clutch kit is installed
Non-release in these models is caused by a number of reasons. The main three are:-

a) The Magna clutch uses a short bearing travel to release the clutch (approx. 6mm). Any wear in the release mechanism reduces the bearing travel suffi ciently to cause non release. The main concern is usually at the pivot ball and clutch fork ball seat. When replacing the clutch, inspect and replace these parts if any wear is noted. Alternatively, fi tting a 2mm spacer behind the pivot ball will counteract the wear in the components.

b) The clutch master cylinder push rod has been adjusted to give the clutch release bearing more travel. Incorrect adjustment can result in negating the self-adjusting mechanism and/or over-stoking of the diaphragm which will foul the clutch plate making gear selection diffi cult. It is important to ensure the clutch pedal adjustment is kept to specifi cations as shown at right.

c) It is necessary to thoroughly clean out the gear box housing before re-fi tting. Dirt, oil and facing material from the old clutch can become lodged under the new cover assembly, causing non-release. Dirt and oil can contaminate the clutch plate facings causing shudder and slipping.

3. Flywheel re-machining
It is important when re-machining fl ywheels to keep the relative distance between the friction face and cover assembly bolt up surface the same as the original "Flywheel Step" i.e. always machine the same amount off the cover bolt up surface as is machined off the friction face.

Lancer CA, CB, CC & CE R320N
Magna TM, Galant HG, HH & Lancer CC, CE R318N
Lancer CH, CE R1452N
Magna TN, TP R363N
Magna TR, TS 2.6L R1077N
Magna TR, TS 3L V6, Galant HH & FTO R1221N