Flywheel, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Attaching Puller - Clutch Module T40176 To Clutch Module -A-

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• There is a normal >>clicking<< in the dual mass flywheel with "LuK" centrifugal pendulum -A-.
  Fig 2: Turning Clutch Module -A- With Centrifugal Pendulum Absorber 90 Degrees (Clicking Noise Normal)

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• A >>clicking<< is heard when turning the clutch module -A- approximately every 90°. This noise comes from shifting pendulum masses (centrifugal pendulum absorber) in the dual mass flywheel and is not a fault.

-- Secure the transmission on the Engine and Transmission Holder:VAS 6095  . Refer to SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

-- Remove the left flange shaft. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Attach the Puller - Clutch Module:T40176  to the flywheel -A- with the nut -B- -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Flywheel Components, Remove/Install

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-- Turn the Puller - Clutch Module:T40176  upward.

TIP:

• To prevent the flywheel from tipping, counterhold on the bottom of the flywheel.

-- Remove the flywheel from the input shaft -arrow-. Do not tilt the flywheel when doing this.