Car clutch and drive shafts Peugeot 406

Technical characteristics of the clutch and shafts
Single-plate dry clutch with cable or hydraulic drive Clutch disc diameter Petrol engines: – 1.6 and 1.8 liters 200 mm – 2.0 liters 215 mm Diesel engines 215 mm Clutch tightening torques, Nm Pressure plate mounting...

Clutch cable — removal and installation
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. In the car, open the immobilizer cover and turn the fuse box cover lock 90°. Disconnect the electrical connector from the block, unscrew the mounting screws and...

Clutch pedal — removal and installation
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. In the car, open the immobilizer cover and turn the fuse box cover lock 90°. Disconnect the electrical connector from the block, unscrew the mounting screws and...

Hydraulic clutch control system
Attention! Components of the hydraulic clutch control system (master cylinder, slave cylinder and connecting hoses) represent a single unit and cannot be separated. Warning! Access to the master cylinder is extremely...

Clutch master assembly — removal, inspection and installation
Removal 1. Remove the gearbox. 2. Mark the position of the clutch master assembly in relation to the flywheel using a marker or paint. 3. Gradually loosen the clutch master cylinder bolts in a diagonal sequence, turning...

Clutch release mechanism — removal, inspection and installation
Removal 1. Remove the gearbox. 2. On models with a cable release mechanism, disconnect the release bearing from the release fork and remove the bearing (indicated by the arrow) from the primary shaft. 3. Remove the roll...

Drive shafts — general information
Torque from the engine is transmitted to the front wheels via two steel drive shafts of different lengths. The outer ends of the drive shafts are inserted into the wheel hub and secured with nuts. The inner ends of the...

Removal and installation drive shafts
Warning! Never lower the vehicle onto its wheels with one or both drive shafts removed, as this will damage the wheel bearings. If it is necessary to move the vehicle, temporarily install the outer end of the hub drive...

Replacement of constant velocity joint boots
External hinge Removal 1. Remove the drive shaft. 2. Secure the drive shaft in a vice with soft jaws and remove the boot mounting clamps. 3. Slide the protective cover down the shaft. 4. Using a hammer or soft punch,...

Replacing the intermediate bearing of the right drive shaft
Attention! To remove the bearing, you must use a special puller. 1. Remove the right drive shaft. 2. Check the condition of the bearing, which should rotate easily and evenly and should not have any play between the...

Main clutch faults
There is no resistance when pressing the clutch pedal the cable adjustment mechanism is faulty (cable operated clutch); the hydraulic clutch release system is faulty (hydraulic clutch); bearing or clutch release fork is...

Main faults of drive shafts
Vibrations when accelerating or braking the inner constant velocity joint is worn out; the drive shaft is bent or deformed; the intermediate bearing is worn out. Clicking or noise when turning (at maximum turning angle)...

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