Inspect and replace light vehicle clutches

This standard is about inspecting and replacing light vehicle clutch components.

P1 select and use suitable personal protective equipment throughout all clutch inspection and replacement activities
P2 use suitable sources of technical information to support your inspection and replacement of clutch components
P3 work in a way which minimises the risk of damage to the vehicle and its systems
P4 confirm that all the tools and equipment required are safe prior to use
P5 ensure your inspection techniques are sufficiently in depth to identify the severity of all clutch component defects
P6 conduct all inspection and replacement activities following:
P6.1 vehicle equipment and component manufacturers’ recommendations
P6.2 your workplace procedures
P6.3 health and safety requirements
P7 carry out all inspection, repair and replacement activities using:
P7.1 suitable tools and equipment
P7.2 the correct inspection techniques
P7.3 the correct type of replacement component
P8 clearly identify and record the possible cause of any clutch component faults following your normal workplace procedures
P9 make clear and accurate recommendations for further action to the relevant person(s) when necessary
P10 ensure that replaced and refitted clutch components are correctly fitted and conform to requirements prior to releasing the vehicle to the customer
P11 dispose of removed components safely to meet current legal and your workplace requirements
P12 complete all activities within the agreed timescale
P13 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion and any additional faults identified to the relevant person(s)

Legislative and organisational requirements and procedures
K1 the current health and safety legislation and workplace procedures relevant to workshop practices, checking equipment and personal and vehicle protection
K2 your workplace procedures for:
K2.1 the referral of problems
K2.2 reporting of delays to the completion of work
K2.3 personal protection
K3 the importance of disposing of waste safely and the consequences of not doing so to others and the environment
K4 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress
K5 the relationship between time and costs
K6 your workplace requirements for recording measurements taken and adjustments made
K7 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s)
Tools and equipment
K8 the types, function and use of clutch removal, alignment and replacement tools and equipment
K9 the importance of checking the safety and operation of equipment prior to use
K10 the correct use of diagnostic tools
Inspection and replacement of clutches
K11 the different types of clutches and operating systems and how they and their associated components operate
K12 the different types of inspection techniques and how to carry them out
K13 the common faults associated with clutch systems (e.g. slip, drag, judder and noise), their possible cause and how to identify and rectify them
K14 the purpose, function and layout of different types of manual transmission
K15 the removal and replacement procedures associated with clutch systems, including the effective sequence of working
K16 how to make checks and adjustments to clutch operating systems
K17 the importance of taking accurate measurements
K18 how to find and use data relating to clutch working tolerances
K19 the importance of ensuring any adjustments and set up are within acceptable tolerances for the vehicle
K20 how to work safely avoiding injury to yourself, others and damage to the vehicle when inspecting and replacing clutches

Legislative and organisational requirements and procedures
K1 the current health and safety legislation and workplace procedures relevant to workshop practices, checking equipment and personal and vehicle protection
K2 your workplace procedures for:
K2.1 the referral of problems
K2.2 reporting of delays to the completion of work
K2.3 personal protection
K3 the importance of disposing of waste safely and the consequences of not doing so to others and the environment
K4 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress
K5 the relationship between time and costs
K6 your workplace requirements for recording measurements taken and adjustments made
K7 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s)
Tools and equipment
K8 the types, function and use of clutch removal, alignment and replacement tools and equipment
K9 the importance of checking the safety and operation of equipment prior to use
K10 the correct use of diagnostic tools
Inspection and replacement of clutches
K11 the different types of clutches and operating systems and how they and their associated components operate
K12 the different types of inspection techniques and how to carry them out
K13 the common faults associated with clutch systems (e.g. slip, drag, judder and noise), their possible cause and how to identify and rectify them
K14 the purpose, function and layout of different types of manual transmission
K15 the removal and replacement procedures associated with clutch systems, including the effective sequence of working
K16 how to make checks and adjustments to clutch operating systems
K17 the importance of taking accurate measurements
K18 how to find and use data relating to clutch working tolerances
K19 the importance of ensuring any adjustments and set up are within acceptable tolerances for the vehicle
K20 how to work safely avoiding injury to yourself, others and damage to the vehicle when inspecting and replacing clutches

This section contains examples and explanations of some of the terms used but does not form part of the standard.
Agreed timescales
Examples include job times set by your company or agreed with a specific customer.
Clutch assembly
This consists of the drive plate, pressure plate, release bearing and dual mass fly wheel (DMF)
Drive plate
This is also known as the friction plate
Pressure plate
This is also known as the clutch cover
Types of clutches and operating systems
Examples include: single/multi-plate, centrifugal, spring and diaphragm types, cable, hydraulic and electronic