Checking measurement

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Determined adjustment shim installed.

Fig 1: Install Measuring Tools To Clutch Housing

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Install measuring tools. Insert washers with a total thickness of 8 mm at securing bolt - arrow - for assembly tool VW 792 at clutch housing.
Set gauge (3 mm measuring range) to "0" with 1 mm pre-load.
Loosen securing bolts for clutch housing/transmission housing in diagonal sequence until bolts clear transmission housing and output shaft.
For correctly selected adjustment shim, dial gauge must now display a value of 0.15 mm to 0.25 mm.