Clutch, LUK Overview, Single-Disk Clutch

NOTE:

Clutch "LuK" equipped with SAC pressure plate.

"SAC" stands for Self-Adjusting Clutch and means that it is "self-adjusting".

Clutch information, refer to CLUTCH, SERVICING .

Fig 1: Clutch, Luk Assembly Overview

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Clutch Module
- Removing and installing, refer to CLUTCH MODULE
Shaft Seal
- For the dual mass flywheel
- Removing, refer to Figure
- Installing, refer to Figure
Needle Bearing
- For the dual mass flywheel
- Different versions, refer to Fig 2
- Checking and replacing if necessary, refer to Fig 2
- Removing, refer to Figure
- Installing, refer to Figure
  NOTE:
  Always replace the needle bearing if the input shaft is damaged DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL NEEDLE BEARING .
  
  Depending on the version of the needle bearing installed that have rollers or needle bearings missing every 4th roller. This does not mean that the needle bearing is faulty.
Dual Mass Flywheel
- With transfer plate
- Make sure it fits securely on the centering pins
- Keep the clutch lining contact surface free of grooves, oil and grease.
- Removing and installing, refer to CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH PLATE, LUK, SINGLE-DISC CLUTCH
Clutch Plate
- Removing and installing, refer to CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH PLATE, LUK, SINGLE-DISC CLUTCH
- Allocation.
- Installed position: The label, ""Getriebeseite" (transmission side)," faces the pressure plate
- The spring pack (coil springs), if equipped, to the pressure plate
SAC Pressure Plate
- Allocation.
- Removing and installing, refer to CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH PLATE, LUK, SINGLE-DISC CLUTCH
- Adjusting ring, resetting, refer to CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE ADJUSTING RING, LUK, RESETTING, SINGLE-DISC CLUTCH
- Check the ends of the diaphragm spring, refer to Fig 4
- Pressure plate, checking for distortion, refer to Fig 3
- Check the pull-spring and rivet connections, refer to Fig 5
- Keep the clutch lining contact surface free of grooves, oil and grease.
Bolt
- Always replace
- 22 Nm plus an additional 90° turn
- Mount the pressure plate to the dual mass flywheel
- Loosen or tighten according to assembly instructions, refer to CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH PLATE, LUK, SINGLE-DISC CLUTCH

Fig 2: Checking Needle Bearing Inside Dual Mass Flywheel

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Depending on the version, there are different needle bearings installed in the dual mass flywheel.

Needle bearings, that have every 4th roller missing -arrows- does not mean the needle bearing is faulty.
Needle bearing that have rollers
New needle bearings are equipped with rollers.

Fig 3: Checking SAC Pressure Plate For Warpage, Cracks And Burns