Husqvarna 326 E Workshop Manual page 40

Centrifugal clutch
Replacing the clutch
drum and drive axle
Model 326
Separate the shaft from the clutch cover.
Dismantle the clutch drum using tool 502
52 16-01.
502 52 16-01
Model 326C
Dismantle the clutch cover and remove
the shaft's mounting parts in the cover.
Remove the circlip.
Press off the clutch drum.
Replace the bearing and fi t the remaining
parts in the reverse order as set out for
dismantling.
NOTE!
When replacing the fl exible drive axle it should be pulled out of the shaft in the
direction of the engine. Lubricate the new axle well using special drive axle
grease no. 503 80 17-01 when it is assembled.
Replacing the clutch
drum and drive axle
Model 326
Separate the shaft from the clutch cover.
Pull away the clutch cover complete with
drive axle and clutch drum.
The drum is bolted on the drive axle and
can be dismantled using tool
502 52 16-01.
The clutch drum should be replaced if the
diameter exceeds Ø 64.1 mm.
The bearing supporting the clutch drum in
the clutch cover is glued in position with
Loctite. To replace the bearing, heat the
cover to approx. 100°C using a hot air gun
and the glue will release.
Dismantle the bearing using an appro-
priate punch and hammer.
NOTE!
Dismantle the shaft's mounting
clamp and rubber spacer on the
clutch cover so these parts are not
damaged when the cover is heated.
Assemble in the reverse order as set out
for dismantling.
Use Loctite intended for mounting bea-
rings when the bearing is mounted in the
clutch cover.
Model 326C
Dismantle the clutch cover from the shaft.
Remove the shaft's mounting parts on the
clutch cover.
Dismantle the circlip holding the clutch
drum's spindle by the bearing.
Now press out the clutch drum using a
suitable punch and hammer.
The bearing is replaced in the same way
as described above.
Assemble in the reverse order as set out
for dismantling.
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