Clutch with SAC pressure plate, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Counter-Holder Tool 10-201

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Counterhold tool 10 - 201

Fig 2: Identifying Centering Mandrel 3176

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Centering mandrel 3176
Grease for clutch plate splines G000100

Removing

Fig 3: Counter-Hold Tool 10 - 201 Attached Before Loosening Clutch Bolts

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Attach counter-hold tool 10 - 201 before loosening bolts.

To prevent the pressure plate from becoming warped during removal (causes clutch grab when driving off), always adhere to the following procedure when unscrewing the pressure plate:

Loosen all six bolts consecutively in clockwise direction and in steps of 90° (14 turn) until pressure plate is released.

Installing

NOTE:

Before re-installing the SAC pressure plate, check that it is not warped Check SAC pressure plate for warpage, cracks and burns .
When only the clutch plate is replaced, the adjuster ring in the SAC pressure plate has to be reset before assembly → Adjuster ring in SAC clutch pressure plate, resetting .
Installation position of clutch plate: coil springs (damper assembly) or marking "Getriebeseite" point toward pressure plate and transmission.

Fig 4: Using Centering Mandrel 3176 To Centralize Clutch Plate

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Use centering mandrel 3176 to centralize clutch plate.
Re-position counterhold tool 10 - 201 to tighten bolts.

To prevent the pressure plate from becoming warped during installation (causes clutch grab when driving off), always adhere to the following procedure when installing the pressure plate:

Position pressure plate on dowel pins.
Tighten all 6 bolts evenly by hand until bolt heads make contact with pressure plate.
Tighten all six bolts consecutively in clockwise direction and in steps of 90° (14 turn) until housing makes contact with flywheel.
Tighten all 6 bolts to final torque (22Nm) consecutively in clockwise direction.