Clutch, Removing And Installing, Dual Disc Clutch: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

CAUTION:

The clutch disc -1- and pressure plate -2- could be damaged.

The teeth -A arrows- on the clutch disc -1- must engage in the openings -B arrows-.
When the pressure plate -2- is positioned properly, the centering pins -arrow C- must be flush with it.

Fig 1: Using T40171 To Center Clutch Disc -1-

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-- Center the clutch plate -1- using the Alignment Tool - Clutch Plate T40171

Installation position of clutch plate: The toothed disc -arrows A- must face towards the pressure plate -2-.

-- Position the pressure plate -2- on the centering pins -arrow C-. The alignment pins -arrow C- must be flush in the 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 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.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Module Components

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

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

-- Press the press straight until the 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. Tightening specification 22 Nm + 90° additional turn

-- Release the tension on the press.

-- Install the clutch module. Refer to CLUTCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING => Install the Clutch Module. .