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Heavy Range vehicles are fitted with GMFZ and MFZ clutches.
These clutches are diaphragm-spring clutches (GFMZ clutches have a cast housing). When released, they
are pulled rather than pushed. The release bearing 2 is inserted in the diaphragm spring fingers.
The release bearing is permanently held in this position. During operation, the bearing rotates together with
the spring and there is no play between the bearing and the spring.
When the clutch is actuated, the release bearing pulls the slotted fingers outwards.
The diaphragm spring is supported on the housing when engagement occurs, and the release force is
transferred to the ends of the diaphragm spring fingers via a thin hardened steel ring.
The advantages of pulled diaphragm spring clutches include suitability for high engine speeds, high
clamping force and low release force. They can be configured as single-disc or double-disc versions.
The clutch is actuated hydraulically through the medium of a master cylinder 1 and a slave cylinder 3 .
Clutch wear is indicated on an automatic wear indicator 4 (max-min).
F 90 vehicles can have the Valeo 405/430 DTP version fitted as standard as an alternative to the regular
version.
In the Valeo clutches, the release bearing has a circlip. A plastic ring is used to hold the circlip in its groove.
When installed, the plastic ring is pushed back and the circlip engages in the pressure plate thrust ring.
The clutch free play does not need to be re-adjusted in GMFZ clutches. Readjustment occurs automatically.
The clutch wear can be checked by observing the MIN/MAX mark at the clutch housing observation hole.
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Clutch master cylinder
The master cylinder is attached to the clutch pedal. When the clutch pedal is depressed, the master
cylinder transfers the applied force to the slave cylinder (clutch force booster) which, in turn, actuates the
release lever.
Depressing the clutch pedal creates a pressure on the piston rod (6) and piston (2), which forces the
hydraulic fluid through port B and pushes the connecting line into the slave cylinder. This, in turn, moves the
slave cylinder piston and piston rod by the amount which is necessary in order to separate the clutch.
Partly or fully releasing the clutch pedal causes the spring (1) to push the piston (2) and the piston rod (6)
back to their original positions. Port A serves to balance any volume changes or fluid losses in the reservoir.
Immediately check the system for leaks if fluid is being lost.
1 Compression spring
2 Piston
3 Secondary seal
4 Stop ring
5 Protective bellows
6 Piston rod
7 Circlip
8 Primary seal
Ports:
A Reservoir
B Control line
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Clutch slave cylinder
The clutch slave cylinder boosts the force applied on the clutch pedal when the clutch is actuated.
The clutch slave cylinder is actuated under hydraulic control and is compressed air-assisted.
The foot-operated master cylinder creates a pressure in the hydraulic system when the clutch is actuated.
This pressure acts on the control piston (1) and the working piston (11) via port 4. The control piston (1) is
moved to the left against the compression spring (2), thereby closing outlet (3) and opening inlet (4) so that
the compressed air in the reservoir can charge the boost piston via port (1) and inlet (4).
The air pressure at the boost piston (6) builds up proportionally to the pressure at port 4 (and, therefore, to
the force applied on the clutch pedal) until the clutch release force is reached. The working piston (11) and
push rod (7) then extend to actuate the clutch.
If the clutch pedal is released, the hydraulic pressure falls and the control piston (1) moves to the right. Inlet
(4) closes, outlet (3) opens and the compressed air is released through vent 31.
1 Control piston Ports:

3 Outlet 1 Feed (compressed air)
4 Inlet 4 Control port (hydraulic)
5 Duct 31 Vent (compressed air)
6 Boost piston 32 Vent (hydraulic)
7 Push rod
9 Bleed screw
10 Guide ring
11 Working piston
12 Cylinder chamber
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