Dual-mass flywheel, removing and installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Audi RS 4 and 2007 Audi RS 4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Transmission removed.

Remove clutch pressure plate →
- 30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 012/01W FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 5 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01A ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6 SPD. MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01E ALL WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 01X, FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 02X, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
- 30 CLUTCH for 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 0A3, ALL WHEEL DRIVE
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Mark dual mass flywheel to crankcase.

Fig 1: Inserting Counter Hold Tool 10-201

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Insert counter hold tool 10-201 to loosen bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Dual-Mass Flywheel & Bolts

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NOTE:

To prevent damage to dual-mass flywheel when removing, bolts - B - must not be removed using an air-powered or impact wrench. Only removing bolts by hand is permitted.

Rotate dual-mass flywheel - A - so that bolts stand centered to holes - arrows -.
When removing bolts, make sure that no bolt head makes contact on dual-mass flywheel because it will otherwise be damaged when further installing the bolt.