Resetting adjuster ring in SAC clutch pressure plate

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NOTE:

"SAC" stands for "Self-Adjusting Clutch".
When fitting a new clutch plate in conjunction with a used SAC pressure plate, the adjuster ring in the pressure plate has to be reset by turning it back as far as it will go. If you do not reset the adjuster ring in the pressure plate, the SAC pressure plate will operate with reduced clamping force, which will cause excessive wear, especially of the clutch plate (clutch will then slip).
If the clutch plate is not replaced, it is not necessary to reset the adjuster ring.
New SAC pressure plates are pre-set accordingly, and do not have to be reset.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Thrust Disc VW 412

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Press tool VW412

Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Pad 3062

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Thrust pad 3062

Fig 3: Inserting Securing Bolts Into Mounting Holes On Pressure Plate

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Procedure

Insert 3 securing bolts for pressure plate - A - into the mounting holes on the pressure plate at 120° (¹ /₃ turn) intervals, as shown in the illustration.
Screw 3 nuts - B - M8 onto bolts - A - and tighten nuts lightly.

Fig 4: Placing SAC Pressure Plate Onto Press

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Place the SAC pressure plate onto the press tool so that only the 3 bolt heads - arrows - make contact.
Position thrust pad 3062 in the center of the pressure plate.

Do not use force when performing the following steps, as this could cause the forks on the adjuster ring to break off.

Fig 5: Turning The Adjuster Ring Evenly Using Both Screwdrivers Until It Reaches The Limit Stop

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Apply two screwdrivers to the forks on the adjuster ring. Use the press tool to apply pressure to the pressure plate until it is just possible to move the adjuster ring.
Using the two screwdrivers, turn back the adjuster ring evenly in direction of - arrows - until it reaches the stop - arrowA -.
Hold the adjuster ring against the stop and reduce the pressure applied by the press tool so that the adjuster ring is held in this position.