C197C375 Clutch Kit: What It Does

The C197C375 kit contains the complete friction group. Replacing one element of a worn clutch and leaving the others is the most common reason a new clutch feels wrong from the first kilometre.

The part is supplied ready to fit, with the dimensions and the interface points matched to the original. Fitting a part that is nearly right is the most common cause of repeat repairs in this area of the driveline or charging system.

Specification Summary

• Pressure plate with matched clamp load
• Friction disc with the original spline count
• Release bearing included
• Alignment tool supplied where required

Reference Numbers and Cross References

Catalogue references for this part:

• 104711-1
• 104700-3
• C197C375
• 395*240*406*11

Application Notes

On Fukuda installations the gearbox is removed. Inspect the flywheel face, the release fork and the spigot bearing while the kit is going in.

Confirm the number against the vehicle before ordering. Where a model was built with more than one driveline or charging variant, the part number is the only reliable guide.

Failure Modes

Clutches wear as a set: the disc lining thins, the pressure plate loses clamp load and the bearing loses grease. Replacing only the disc leaves a weak cover and a noisy bearing behind.

Oil contamination and misalignment finish a clutch early. A leaking rear main seal ruins the new lining, and a worn fork makes the new bearing work at an angle.

Fault Symptoms

• Clutch slip under load
• Judder when pulling away
• Noise when the pedal is pressed
• High or low bite point
• Burning smell after hill starts

Checking Before Replacement

Check the flywheel for cracks, hot spots and wear steps. Machine or replace it as required before fitting the kit.

Inspect the mating surfaces and the fasteners before assembly. Most early failures trace back to something that was not renewed alongside.

Installation Notes

Clean the flywheel, align the disc with the tool supplied, fit the cover and torque the bolts in a cross pattern. Fit the new bearing, check pedal free play, then bed the clutch in gently for the first few hundred kilometres.

Related Parts to Check at the Same Time

• Flywheel
• Release fork and guide sleeve
• Spigot bearing
• Clutch cable or release cylinder

Quality Control and Supply

Hejian Nuojin Auto Parts Co., Ltd. inspects dimensions, materials and interfaces on every batch, then packs the parts in neutral cartons. Each unit carries a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What else should be replaced at the same time?

Anything that touches the new part: belts and tensioners for a pulley, brushes for a regulator, the disc, bearing and flywheel face for clutch work.

Why did the original part fail?

Wear, heat and misalignment account for most failures. Correct installation and matching numbers prevent a repeat.

Is a warranty included?

Yes, one year against manufacturing defects, with neutral packing for resale.

How do I confirm the part number?

Read the number from the old unit, not from a catalogue illustration. Compare the key dimensions at the same time.