Tdci/puma clutch change

[NickMc]

Anyone actually done one yet? Doesn't look too difficult (famous last words) anything to look out for in particular? Can you get away with just sliding it back like the old ones?

It's out of warranty and I've been down that route already she's 2008.

[NickMc]

Well the spring had fallen out of it.

[CwazyWabbit]

Is there not supposed to be a tab poking into each end of the spring to keep it in place?

[Happyoldgit]

Well the spring had fallen out of it.

There have been several updates to the Puma clutches for that very reason. I had the clutch replaced under warranty on my first Puma as it had developed the loose spring rattle.

[NickMc]

Yes the clutch spring had broken and the tabs have ripped away.

After doing it I think these are actually nicer to do than td5 made up my own short alignment tool on the lathe as the splines on the box are the same as the old one, but the spigot end is much smaller.

Very important not to compress the release bearing/slave or pump too fast when bleeding as it destroys them, all included in the clutch kit instructions.

[Norfolkdumpling49]

Not to bad to do.found it easier than older td200/300 and td5.still need tunnel out and take off gear selector turret..dropped box right out ...went back in ok.clutch plate springs broken out of plate.