Clutch Release Mechanism Overview: Notes

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
• Grease for Clutch Splines G 000 100

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Release Mechanism, Servicing Remove/Install Components

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1. Transmission 
2. Ball Stud 
   • 25 Nm
   • To remove and install, remove the transmission.
   • Remove grease from the release lever contact surfaces.
   • Lubricate using grease for clutch splines G 000 100.
3. Input Shaft Seal 
   • To remove and install, remove the transmission.
   • Removing and installing, see -item 12- TRANSMISSION HOUSING AND CLUTCH HOUSING .
4. Guide Sleeve 
   • To remove and install, remove the transmission.
   • With a vulcanized O-ring.
   • Replace the guide sleeve and O-ring if the O-ring is damaged.
5. Spring 
   • To remove and install, remove the transmission.
   • Attach to the clutch release lever.
6. Bolt 
   • 20 Nm
7. Clutch Release Lever 
   • To remove and install, remove the transmission.
   • Remove and install together with the release bearing, refer to CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM OVERVIEW .
   • Remove any grease already present.
8. Release Bearing 
   • To remove and install, remove the transmission.
   • Do not wash the bearing, just wipe it off.
   • Replace loud bearings.
   • Removing from, and installing to the clutch release lever, refer to CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM OVERVIEW .
   • Lubricate the release lever contact surfaces with MoS ₂ grease.
9. Bolt 
   • 20 Nm
10. Clutch Slave Cylinder 
    • Removing and installing, refer to SLAVE CYLINDER .
11. Plunger 
12. Assembly Bolt 
    • Secures the clutch release lever when installing the transmission.
    • Remove after installing the transmission.
      NOTE:

      Use an M6 x 35 bolt if the assembly bolt -item 12- is missing.