Installation Position of the Drive Plate
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3 and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The protruding tab -arrow- must be positioned between the color-marked teeth of the outer clutch plate carrier.
- If no mark is present, the tab to the outer clutch plate carrier is marked all around with color.
- When installing, the drive plate tab must be placed back on this marked location.
-- Position the :T10303 on the clutch end cover seat as shown.
-- Insert the dual clutch in clutch bell housing by turning and lifting and pressing drive plate into outer clutch pack carrier with both thumbs in direction of -arrows-.
- Do not let the dual clutch fall into the inner clutch plate carrier.
-- Have a second technician hold the :T10303 as shown until the clutch end cover is installed.
- To prevent the :T10303 from rotating in place, do not turn the dual clutch.
-- Pry out the circlip -2- using a screwdriver -1- in direction of -arrow-.
-- Remove the drive plate in direction of -arrows-. To do so, carefully pry the drive plate out of the outer clutch plate carrier teeth using a screwdriver if necessary.
Tip
- If the inner clutch plate carrier is removed or raised, the plates can slip. The dual clutch can then no longer be adjusted correctly.
-- Move the drive plate to the side.