Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > New pressure plate and springs

[Lloydy]

Me again!!!

I have bought a new pressure plate and some stainless bolts and springs for my baby.

So, I undid all of the existing springs evenly, as stated in the Haynes manual.

It then says to remove the pressure plate, so I do that, but the push rod comes out with it. I cant seem to work out how to detach it.

My new pressure plate should be here tomorrow. I am guessing that I will need to transfer the bearing over to.

Any ideas?

Lloydy (MUPPET)

[nelly]

The pushrod invariably sticks in the cap that runs in the bearing. There is a small hole in the end of the cap.
If you pull the cover off just enough to turn it so it is against the spring posts, to hold the plate away from the clutch pack, and using a small drift through the hole, tap the rod out of the cap.
The hole is only a couple of mm in diameter though, so you'll need a small drift.
If it proves really difficult, pull the cover off with the pushrod still attached, but be careful with the small o-rings on the rod itself as the come through the needle bearing in the end of the input shaft.
removing the rod and bearing etc. should be easier on the bench.

[Lloydy]

Excellent Nelly, as always an answer!!

Only one thing, what is a drift.?

[Edited on 19-3-2004 by Lloydy]

[Jon]

Some times they are a right git to get loose. Gently pull the plate with the push rod out completely. Wriggle the push rod free, again gently. Hold it as close as you can to the bearing end, you don't want to bend the push rod.If you have trouble getting it free. Heat up the pressure plate and remove the bearing with the push rod in situ. It wants to be hot enough that you can't hold it but not hot enough that it turns white or starts to melt

[Lloydy]

Well I guess it is just a case of gently dose it then.

I didnt want to try to force it out, either by pulling it or tapping it out just incase it was the wrong thing to do.

I will have another go tomorrow.

Cheers again

Lloydy

[nelly]

Originally posted by Lloydy
Excellent Nelly, as always an answer!!

Only one thing, what is a drift.?

[Edited on 19-3-2004 by Lloydy]

By drift I meant a punch of some sorts. It'll have to be small though to go through the hole. The one I use is 1.8mm. You could use a nail I guess, but file the point off first so as to give a flat end to it.
Heating it up will work to but as well as not melting the pressure plate, be careful not to melt the rubber seals on the bearing either.

[rcgbob44]

and here`s one i prepared earlier!