Clutch Release Mechanism Assembly Overview: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Fig 1: Clutch Release Mechanism Assembly Overview

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Ball Studs
- 25 Nm
- Lubricate the clutch release mechanism bearing surface -arrow A- with lubricantG 000 100.
Intermediate Piece
- Replace if damaged
Retaining Spring
- Engage in the clutch release lever
Release Bearing
- Different versions
- Do not wash, only wipe off
- Replace noisy bearings
  NOTE:
  - Coat the clutch release lever bearing area with adhesive lubricating paste G 000 150. Refer to LUBRICATING THE RELEASE BEARING
  - If equipped, remove any grease inside the bearing area for the guide sleeve -arrow B-
- Allow retaining tabs of release bearing to engage in release lever
- Removing and installing, refer to CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER WITH RELEASE BEARING AND GUIDE SLEEVE
  Release bearing through 02.2008
  - Inner diameter -arrow B- : 34 mm
  - Release bearing, checking. refer to CHECKING THE RELEASE BEARING THROUGH 02.2008
  Release bearing with pressure ring - from February 2008
  - Inner diameter -arrow B- : 36 mm
  - Check the release bearing with the pressure ring. Refer to RELEASE BEARING WITH PRESSURE RING -1- FROM FEBRUARY 2008
Clutch Release Lever
- Different versions
- Remove the old grease from the release lever.
- Lubricate the release lever bearing surface -arrow C- with adhesive lubricating paste G 000 150.
- Removing and installing, refer to CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER WITH RELEASE BEARING AND GUIDE SLEEVE
Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Different bolt lengths
- Quantity: 2
- Insert with locking fluid AMV 185 101 A1
Securing Plate
- For guide sleeve
  NOTE:
  - Deleted from 02.2008
  - Also deleted when installing a new guide sleeve -8-
Guide Sleeve
- Different versions
- Remove any grease on the guide sleeve -arrow D-
  Guide sleeve through 02.2008
  - Diameter -arrow D- : 34 mm
  - When replacing, install without the locking plate -7-
  Guide sleeve from 02.2008
  - Installed on the release bearing with pressure ring. Refer to RELEASE BEARING WITH PRESSURE RING -1- FROM FEBRUARY 2008
  - Diameter -arrow D- : 36 mm
  - Installed with the locking plate -7-
Clutch Slave Cylinder
- Removing and installing, refer to Removal and Installation
- Do not operate clutch pedal after removal
- Pay attention to the work sequence when bleeding; refer to General Information
- When inserting, push in so far until the bolt can be installed.
Transmission