Self-adjusting clutch (Sachs version), servicing: Notes

• Please refer to notes → Clutch, servicing .
• The transmission has to be removed before working on the clutch → Transmission, removing and installing .
• Identification Identification 
• Select correct clutch plate and pressure plate according to engine code

Fig 1: Self-Adjusting Clutch Assembly Overview (Manufactured By Sachs)

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1 - Bolt, 22 Nm

• Observe instructions for installation → Self-adjusting clutch (Sachs version), removing and installing 

2 - Pressure plate

• Self-adjusting
• Identification Identification 
• Pressure plate and clutch plate can only be replaced together.
• Removing and installing → Self-adjusting clutch (Sachs version), removing and installing 

• Check ends of diaphragm spring Checking ends of diaphragm spring 
• Check spring connection and rivets Checking spring connection and rivet 
• Check wire ring Checking wire ring 

3 - Clutch plate

• Pressure plate and clutch plate can only be replaced together.
• Installation position: Clutch lining must make full contact with flywheel
• The marking "Getriebeseite" (transmission side), if provided, faces toward pressure plate/transmission.
• If installed, coil springs (damper assembly) face pressure plate and transmission

• Centralize Figure
• Clutch plate diameter → Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities 

4 - Bolt for flywheel

• Always replace
• Observe instructions for removal Removing dual-mass flywheel 
• Bolt length: 22.5 mm; 60 Nm plus an additional 90° ¹ /₄ turn
• Bolt length: 43 mm; 60 Nm plus an additional 180° ¹ /₂ turn

5 - Dual-mass flywheel

• Make sure that dowel pins fit tightly
• Contact surface for clutch lining must be free of grooves, oil and grease
• Observe instructions for removal Removing dual-mass flywheel 

6 - Needle bearing

• Removing and installing →
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