CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE ADJUSTING RING, RESETTING, "LuK"

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Press Piece - Rod VW412
Bearing Installer - Multiple Use 3062

NOTE:

The adjusting ring on the clutch pressure plate must only be turned back to the stop if installing a new clutch plate with a used clutch pressure plate. If clutch pressure plate adjusting ring does not turn back, clutch pressure plate is functioning with reduced release pressure which causes greater wear to the clutch, especially the clutch plate (clutch slips).

If the clutch plate is not replaced, the adjusting ring should also not be reset.

New clutch pressure plates are pre-adjusted and resetting is therefore not necessary.

Procedure

Fig 1: Inserting Securing Bolts Into Mounting Holes On Pressure Plate

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-- Install the 3 clutch pressure plate screws -A- offset 120° (¹ /₃ rotation) in clutch pressure plate securing holes, as illustrated.

-- Install 3 M8 nuts -B- on the bolts -A- and tighten the nuts slightly.

-- Place the clutch pressure plate on the press so that only the 3 bolt heads -arrows- touch the surface.

Fig 2: Placing SAC Pressure Plate Onto Press

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-- Center the Bearing Installer - Multiple Use 3062 on the middle of the clutch pressure plate.

Do not use excessive force for the following procedure, otherwise the adjusting ring forks may break off.

Fig 3: Turning Adjuster Ring Evenly Using Both Screwdrivers Until It Reaches Limit Stop

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-- Position two screwdrivers on the adjusting ring forks. Press down on the clutch pressure plate with the press until the adjusting ring can just be moved.

-- Turn back adjusting ring evenly with both screwdrivers in -direction of arrow- to stop -Arrow A-.

-- Hold the adjusting ring down on the end stop while letting up on the pressure on the press to keep the adjusting ring in this position.