Car Clutch Repair BMW 5 Series E28

General clutch information
General information PT equipped models are equipped with a hydraulically actuated diaphragm clutch. The clutch disc is clamped between the diaphragm type...

Description and testing of clutch
PT models are equipped with a single plate dry type diaphragm spring clutch. Typical Clutch Assembly Components 1 - Pressure plate 2 - Clutch disc 3 — the...

Removal and installation of the clutch master cylinder
Hydraulic fluid is poisonous. It also dissolves paint well. Be careful not to allow liquid to come into contact with exposed areas of the body or eyes. Keep a...

Clutch pedal adjustment
Hydraulic clutch systems are self-adjusting, so a properly adjusted clutch pedal should not go out of alignment initially. However, clutch pedal height should...

Clutch switch operation check and replacement (where provided)
The clutch switch, located at the top of the clutch pedal, prevents the engine from starting when the pedal is not depressed. The switch, which is part of the...

Removal and installation of the clutch slave cylinder
Hydraulic fluid is poisonous. It also dissolves paint well. Be careful not to allow liquid to come into contact with exposed areas of the body or eyes. Keep a...

Bleeding the hydraulic clutch system
Hydraulic fluid is poisonous. It also dissolves paint well. Be careful not to allow liquid to come into contact with exposed areas of the body or eyes. Keep a...

Removal, inspection and installation of clutch components
Withdrawal The clutch is usually accessed by removing the transmission without removing the engine from the vehicle. If the engine does have to be removed for...

Clutch Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible reason Clutch pedal sinks to the floor with little or no resistance Faulty master or slave cylinder (see chapter Clutch ). There are hydraulic...