Clutch Module: Removing

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-- Remove the transmission and secure it on the transmission support T40173 using the tensioning strap -1-. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Holding Fixture

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To prevent transmission oil from leaking when removing the left flange shaft, tilt the transmission back slightly.

-- Remove bolts -arrows- on left flange shaft mounting bracket.

Fig 2: Remove/Install Left Flange Shaft Mounting Bracket Components

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-- Remove the flange shaft from the transmission in the direction of -arrow A-. Keep the end of the shaft -2- centered on the front final drive opening -arrow 3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Left Flange Shaft

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CAUTION:

Danger of damaging the shaft seal.

If the shaft is not centered when removing, the shaft splines -2- fall onto the inner shaft seal -arrow 3- between the final drive and the transmission housing.
Always replace a damaged shaft seal. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT SEAL WITH TRANSMISSION REMOVED .

NOTE:

If it is not possible to remove the left flange shaft by hand, then use the VW 771 to remove it.

Fig 4: Attaching Plate From T10037

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-- Attach the plate from the T10037 to the flange shaft -arrows- and attach the spindle from the VW 771 (nuts -A-).

-- Secure the T40176 to the clutch module -A- with the nut -B- -arrows-.

Fig 5: Identifying T40176, Torque Converter -A-, And Nut -B-

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-- Rotate the T40176 upward.

Fig 6: Sliding Torque Converter Carefully Onto Input Shaft

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CAUTION:

Danger of damaging the shaft seals and the needle bearings in the dual mass flywheel.

The clutch module weighs approximately 20 kg.
To prevent the clutch module from tipping, counterhold it at the bottom as shown in the illustration.
When removing and installing the clutch module, make sure the shaft seals and the needle bearing in the dual mass flywheel -arrow- are not damaged.
Replace damaged shaft seals or needle bearings. Refer to DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL NEEDLE BEARING, SACHS AND LUK .

-- Remove the clutch module without tilting the input shaft -arrow-.

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the transfer plate on the dual mass flywheel.

Do not lay the clutch module on one side on the transfer plate -arrow-.
This could bend the transfer plate -arrow-, which will then lead to functionality problems.

Fig 7: Identifying Transfer Plate

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-- Lay the clutch module on a work bench with the clutch pressure plate facing down.

4-Cylinder TDI Vehicles (Except 125 kW TDI)

Fig 8: Checking Needle Bearing Inside Dual Mass Flywheel

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CAUTION:

Check which version of the needle bearing is inside the dual mass flywheel.

Needle bearings is missing the 4th roller -arrows- must be replaced on 4-cylinder TDI vehicles (except 125 kW TDI). Refer to DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL NEEDLE BEARING, SACHS AND LUK .
New needle bearings are equipped with rollers.
On all other vehicles, the missing 4th roller is not a defect in the needle bearing. Do not replace the needle bearing!