How to replace clutch in Mercedes Sprinter NCV3?
Remove the clutch cover/pressure plate from the DMF, locking the flywheel with a small crow bar or broad screwdriver on the ring gear. You may have to pry the cover off its locating dowels, be aware it is heavy and it could catch you by surprise and fall on you! Once this is out, you can inspect the flywheel face for damage.
Can you replace the clutch on a Mercedes?
Clutch replacement on any vehicle can be an expensive job, especially if you are entrusting the job to a main dealer. Although large scale and a little mauling, clutch replacement on Mercedes models can be well within the capability of a competent DIY’er with only a limited number of tools.
Can a sac clutch be installed on a car?
You will no doubt have read many horror stories on the web of people installing SAC clutch units only to find that on re-assembly they have no functioning clutch, then having to take it all apart again to do it properly!
Where is the bite point on a Mercedes Sprinter clutch?
You will remember from days of old that clutches on older vehicles used to have a different bite point as they aged, either right at the bottom or top of stroke depending on design. This is not the case today with advancements in clutch technology.
Are there aftermarket clutch replacements for heavy duty trucks?
These direct aftermarket OEM style heavy duty clutch replacements are sure to keep your truck moving forward. No one enjoys a slipping clutch and constant clutch repair shop prices can bleed you dry. With unprecedented warranties on a high quality product, experience piece of mind and a new OEM spec clutch guaranteed to keep you hauling.
How many clutch replacements has Mr Clutch done?
At Mr Clutch Autocentres we pride ourselves on being clutch specialists, it’s even in our name, and we’ve carried out over 1 million clutch replacements and repairs since 1978 .
Can a concentric slave cylinder be fitted to a new clutch?
At Mr Clutch we recommend fitting a new concentric slave cylinder whenever performing a clutch replacement in vehicles where these units are used. Failure to do so may cause damage to the new clutch, resulting in expensive rework.
What are the parts that make up the clutch?
These are the clutch cover, clutch plate, pressure plate, clutch fork, clutch cable or hydraulic system and bearing. There is one other vital component called the flywheel that sits next to the engine and this helps keep the clutch and engine spinning at the same time.