Clutch Module To Drive Plate, Tightening Sequence

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Ring Spanner Insert AF 16 V.A.G 1332/14
Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 T10172 and Adapter T10172/5

Use new bolts.
Tightening specification -item 3- 5
Tighten the bolts using the V.A.G 1332/14.
Actuate the electro-mechanical parking brake or counter hold the T10172 and T10172/5.

NOTE:

The next step is only necessary if a drive plate with alignment pins -2- is installed.

Fig 1: Aligning Drive Plate To Clutch Module

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CAUTION:

The clutch will not function properly if it is not installed correctly.

The clutch may have noticeable function problems if the alignment pins for the drive plate -2- are not in the holes in the clutch module -1-.

-- Also align the drive plate to the clutch module so the alignment pins -2- on the drive plate (if applicable) can engage in the larger holes -1- on the clutch module.

-- Remove the gearshift shaft -1- and then move the gearshift lever and moving the gearshift -2- forward in the direction of the -arrow- into 6th gear.

Fig 2: Identifying Gearshift Assembly

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NOTE:

The following step is absolutely necessary to make sure the clutch module rests on the drive plate evenly and is not tilted.

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Housing Check Hole

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-- Turn both front wheels together in one direction until the clutch module turns one complete turn (360°).

The check hole -arrow- must be visible in the transmission housing cut-out.

Vehicles with a 4-Cylinder Engine

Fig 4: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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-- Install the first bolt -arrow- and tighten by hand (2 Nm).

-- Rotate the clutch module 120° further in the direction of engine rotation with the front wheels and install the second bold and tighten by hand (2 Nm).

-- Rotate the clutch module 120° in the direction of engine rotation again.

-- Install the third bolt and tighten it to the specification -item 3- 5.

-- Tighten the remaining two bolts to the specification.

Vehicles with a 6-Cylinder Engine

Fig 5: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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-- Install the first bolt -arrow- and tighten by hand (2 Nm).

-- Turn the clutch module 180° in engine direction of rotation over both front gears.

-- Insert the second bolt and tighten it to the tightening specification -item 3- 5.

-- Continue to turn the clutch module 60° further and tighten the remaining 5 bolts (as well as the one bolt that was installed earlier) to the tightening specification.