Husqvarna 326C, 326L, 326LX-Series, 326LDX-Series, Workshop Manual

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Centrifugal clutch
502 52 16-01
Replacing the clutch
drum and drive axle
Separate the shaft from the clutch
cover.
Dismantle the clutch drum using tool
502 52 16-01.
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
appropriate 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.
Press off the clutch drum.
Replace the bearing and fit the
remaining parts in the reverse order as
set out for dismantling.
Model 326C
Dismantle the clutch cover and remove
the shaft’s mounting parts in the cover.
Remove the circlip.
Assemble in the reverse order as set
out for dismantling.
Use Loctite intended for mounting
bearings when the bearing is mounted
in the clutch cover.
Replacing the clutch
drum and drive axle
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.
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.
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.
NOTE!
When replacing the flexible 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.