CLUTCH, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, "Sachs": Installing

Fig 1: Centering Clutch Plate Using Alignment Tool - Clutch Plate T40171

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Tightening specification. Refer to -item  7- Bolt.
• Check the clutch pressure plate for distortion. Refer to Figure.

-- Center the clutch plate using the Alignment Tool - Clutch Plate T40171

-- Install the clutch pressure plate on the centering pins.

• Installed position, clutch plate: the spring pack (coil springs) or "Getriebeseite (transmission side)" must face the clutch pressure plate.

-- Position the clutch module so the Press Piece - Multiple Use VW510 rests on the sliding washer -arrow A- in the dual mass flywheel.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Module Components

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• 1  - Clutch pressure plate
  CAUTION:

  The dual mass flywheel could be damaged.

  • The dual mass flywheel -3- must only be supported by the sliding washer -arrow A- when tightening the clutch pressure plate -1- in the hydraulic press.
  • If the dual mass flywheel is supported on the transfer plate -arrow B-, it will distort and be damaged. The dual mass flywheel must then be replaced.

  -- Place the Hydraulic Press - Ball Joint Assembly Tools - 3 T10254/3 over the Alignment Tool - Clutch Plate T40171.

  -- Press the press straight until the clutch pressure plate -1- comes into contact with the dual mass flywheel -3- -C arrows-.

  NOTE:

  A second technician is needed for the following step.

  -- Install all 6 bolts -2- one after another and tighten to the final specification.

  -- Release the tension on the press.

  -- Install the clutch module. Refer to CLUTCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .