Lotus Service Notes
Section QJ
Page 3
QJ.1 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Lotus Evora uses a CMS C500 cast iron flywheel bolted to the rear end of the engine crankshaft,
secured with 8 bolts and located by a dowel pin. Sandwiched between the flywheel and crankshaft is a steel
plate carrying the starter ring gear, and also secured to the periphery of the flywheel with 6 screws.
The driving surfaces of the clutch assembly comprise the rear face of the flywheel, and a corresponding
surface on a pressure plate carried by the spring diaphragm clutch cover which is bolted to the periphery of the
flywheel. The driven element, constitutes a single, dry, double sided friction plate, splined to the gearbox input
shaft, and sandwiched between the flywheel and pressure plate. The diaphragm spring between the clutch
cover and pressure plate serves to clamp the friction plate between the pressure plate and flywheel and provide
the drive connection between engine and gearbox. The gearbox input shaft, on which the friction plate is free
to slide axially, is 'overhung' from the gearbox, with no spigot bearing in the rear end of the crankshaft.
The hydraulic clutch release mechanism uses a master cylinder fixed to the pedal box and operated by
the clutch pedal, and a slave cylinder bolted to the left hand side of the clutch housing operating a release fork
pivoted on a ball pin inside the housing to apply an axial thrust to the release bearing. The release bearing sur-
rounds the gearbox input shaft and transmits the thrust via a ball bearing race to the inner ends of the diaphragm
spring. This action releases the clamping action of the spring outer rim, serving to disengage the drive.
No routine adjustment of the clutch or release mechanism is required. The clutch slave cylinder is self
adjusting, with the 'rest' position of the piston dependent on the thickness, or degree of wear, of the friction
plate. As wear of the friction plate takes place, and its thickness is reduced, the slave cylinder piston is pushed
progressively further back on the return stroke with a corresponding rise in the reservoir fluid level.
QJ.2 - CLUTCH PEDAL
The clutch pedal is fabricated from steel plate, and features synthetic 'top hat' bushes for maintenance free
articulation on the steel pivot shaft, and a serrated alloy footpad. A hollow steel pivot shaft serving the brake
and clutch pedals is bolted to a steel mounting plate, itself bolted to the inside of the pedal box.
The clutch pedal is equipped with an overcentre assist coil spring linkage, in order to reduce the pedal
effort required to maintain full disengagement. A potentiometer is also fitted in order to provide data for Cruise
Control operation, and for the start inhibit function on Canadian market cars.
The master cylinder pushrod is captive in the end of the master cylinder, and uses an integral clevis to
connect to the pedal and control the pedal up position as the master cylinder 'tops' out. A downstop buffer is
provided on the pedal box flange.
QJ.3 - HYDRAULIC RELEASE SYSTEM
Master Cylinder
The clutch master cylinder is mounted on the pedal box, and is accessible with the front clamshell re-
moved. The cylinder is not equipped with its own fluid reservoir, but instead is linked via hose to the adjacent
brake fluid reservoir. There is no provision for any servicing of the master cylinder, and if found to be faulty,
the unit should be replaced.
WARNING
Do not attempt to bleed the clutch hydraulic system when the catalytic converter is hot - spilled
hydraulic fluid could initiate a fire. Wait until the engine and converter is cool to the touch.
To replace the master cylinder:
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Remove the front clamshell (see sub-section BV.6).
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Clean the master cylinder and surrounding area with methylated spirit.
Do not use petrol or paraffin.
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Take all necessary precautions to guard against contamination of painted surfaces with brake fluid.
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Disconnect and immediately plug and cap the hose connection to the fluid reservoir, and the output pipe
connection.
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From inside the footwell, remove the clevis pin connecting the pushrod to the pedal. Remove the two
bolts securing the cylinder to the pedal box and withdraw the cylinder from above.
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