Clutch Module To Drive Plate, Tightening Sequence

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Ring Spanner Insert AF16 V.A.G 1332/14

Use new bolts.
Tightening specification CLUTCH MODULE OVERVIEW
Tighten the bolts using the V.A.G 1332/14.
Actuate the parking brake or counter hold the driveshaft using the counter hold tool Touareg V10 T10172 and T10172/5.

NOTE:

The next step is only necessary if a drive plate with alignment pins -2- is installed.

Fig 1: Aligning Drive Plate To Clutch Module

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CAUTION:

The clutch will not function properly if it is not installed correctly.

The clutch may have noticeable function problems if the alignment pins for the drive plate -2- are not in the holes in the clutch module -1-.

-- Also align the drive plate to the clutch module so the alignment pins -2- on the drive plate (if applicable) can engage in the larger holes -1- on the clutch module.

-- Put in sixth gear; to do this, move the gearshift shaft -1-, push the gearshift lever -2- forward in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Gearshift Assembly

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NOTE:

The following step is absolutely necessary to make sure the clutch module rests on the drive plate evenly and is not tilted.

-- Turn both front wheels together in one direction until the clutch module turns one complete turn (360°).

The check hole -arrow- must be visible in the transmission housing cut-out.

Fig 3: Locating Transmission Housing Check Hole
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-- Install the first bolt -arrow- and tighten by hand (2 Nm).

Fig 4: Identifying Clutch Module First Bolt Installation Location

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-- Turn the clutch module 180° in engine direction of rotation over both front gears.

-- Insert the second bolt and tighten it to the specification CLUTCH MODULE OVERVIEW .

-- Install the remaining bolts and tighten them (and the one bolt that was installed earlier) to the tightening specification.