21 21 500 Removing and installing/replacing clutch (GS6-53BZ) S65

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove TRANSMISSION .

IMPORTANT: When reinstalling the removed clutch, be sure when disassembling the clutch to use special tool 21 2 180 .
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in total failure.

Block flywheel with special tools 11 9 260 HOLDER and 11 9 265.

Fig 1: Blocking Flywheel Using Special Tools (11 9 265) And (11 9 260)

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NOTE: Locking hooks (1) of special tool 21 2 180 must engage in openings of pressure spring.

Fig 2: Locking Hooks Using Special Tool (21 2 180)

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Insert special tool 21 2 180 in clutch.

Press special tool 21 2 180 together at handles (1) as far as it will go and tighten down knurled screws (2).

Adjustment ring of clutch is now secured in its original position (wear position).

Release screws and remove clutch from flywheel.

Tightening torque 21 21 1AZ .

Fig 3: Inserting Special Tool (21 2 180) In Clutch

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IMPORTANT: Observe the following procedure when reinstalling the removed clutch and clutch discs.
Pressure plate and dual-mass flywheel with line markings:

Pressure plate and dual-mass flywheel are balanced together.
Line markings must be located one on top of the other during assembly

Pressure plate and dual-mass flywheel with dot markings:

Dot markings must be located one on top of the other during assembly

Centre clutch disc (2) with special tool 21 2 280 MANDREL on flywheel.

IMPORTANT: Install clutch disc in correct position.
Note designation for "engine side"/"transmission side".
Handle clutch disc with care. Do not touch surfaces of friction linings.

Fig 4: Centering Of Clutch Disc Using Special Tool (21 2 280) On Flywheel

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NOTE: Clutch (1) must be secured by way of dowel pins (2).
Bolt clutch (1) to flywheel.

Remove special tool 21 2 180 .

Tightening torque 21 21 1AZ .

Fig 5: Removing Special Tool (21 2 180)

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Withdraw special tool from clutch disc with aid of accompanying screw (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Screw

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Installing new clutch

IMPORTANT: Locking element may only be removed clutch is screwed down!

NOTE: From 09/08 pressure plate and dual-mass flywheel are no longer balanced together!

IMPORTANT: On vehicles which had pressure plate and dual-mass flywheel with line markings installed:
When installing a new clutch, also replace the dual-mass flywheel and install a reinforced overcenter helper spring.
On vehicles which had pressure plate and dual-mass flywheel with dot markings installed:
Clutch and dual-mass flywheel can be replaced individually.

Centre clutch disc (2) with special tool 21 2 280 MANDREL on flywheel.

IMPORTANT: Install clutch disc in correct position.
Note designation for "engine side"/"transmission side".
Handle clutch disc with care. Do not touch surfaces of friction linings.

Fig 7: Centering Of Clutch Disc Using Special Tool (21 2 280) On Flywheel

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Fit clutch to flywheel.

Tightening torque 21 21 1AZ .

IMPORTANT:

Clutch must be secured by way of dowel pins (1).

Fig 8: Locating Dowel Pins

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Carefully unscrew locking element (1) clockwise or counterclockwise with WAF 14 Allen key (2).

NOTE: A slight snapping of the plate spring while unscrewing the lock is possible.

Fig 9: Removing Clutch Plate Screw Using Special Tool

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Withdraw special tool from clutch disc with aid of accompanying screw (1).

Fig 10: Identifying Screw

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