Clutch release mechanism, servicing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

• Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
  Fig 1: Special Tool - Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331

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Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Release Mechanism

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1 - Transmission

2 - Seal for input shaft

• Replacing, up to transmission manufacture date 18 05 3 → Clutch housing, servicing up to transmission manufacture date 180503 
• Replacing, as of transmission manufacture date 19 05 3 → Clutch housing, servicing as of transmission manufacture date 190503 

3 - Slave cylinder with release bearing

• Are one unit, can only be replaced together
• Do not wash bearing, only wipe off
• Replace noisy bearings together with slave cylinder

4 - Bolt, 12 Nm

• Qty. 3

5 - O-ring

• Always replace
• Install on line connection
• Coat with brake fluid before installing