BMW 116i - Reinstalling the Self Adjusting Clutch (SAC)

A new clutch set has a locking device on the cover that allows simple installation. If you are reinstalling a used self adjusting clutch, the procedure is more complicated. In this video, we look at how to reinstall a clutch and what can go wrong.
BMW 1 Series Mods 116i E87 N45 N45B16 Race Car Build 2004 2005 2006 Paul Offord 116 Trophy 1.6L LUK cover driven plate release thrust bearing
Laser 7095 Self Adjusting Clutch Tool diaphragm spring clutch pedal adjustment

[@wot48320]

Did using the compression tool fix your clutch engagement issue?

[@PaulOffordRacing]

Yes, it did. It was OK using the procedure I used here, but the bite point was definitely too low.

[@itsjustchris3306]

I might be wrong but I think you have not reset the self adjusting mechanism on the clutch cover

[@PaulOffordRacing]

I thought by rotating the adjuster (and compressing the small springs) resets the clutch. Is that not right?

[@itsjustchris3306]

@@PaulOffordRacing I think it was supposed to be rotated the other way, as there is like a little hook, which the spring must go into

[@PaulOffordRacing]

I'm pretty certain it's the opposite of that. The spring apply a small amount of pressure so that as the clutch wears the adjustment plate rotates. There is another tool you can buy from Laser that holds the adjuster in the way I hold it with ghe bolt. I've also cross checked with videos by others, and I think what I have done is correct. Thanks for the interest, though - no problem with getting me to double check.