Clutch, LUK

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Flywheel Retainer 3067
Centering Mandre l3190 A
Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
Grease for Clutch Plate Splines G 000 100

Requirement:

The transmission is removed.

Removing

-- Install the flywheel retainer 3067 to loosen the bolts.

-- Loosen the bolt diagonally and in small steps.

-- Remove the pressure plate and the clutch disc.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal while observing the following:

NOTE:

Check whether there are alignment sleeves for the engine/transmission in the cylinder block; install if necessary.

If the alignment sleeves are missing, it will be difficult to shift, there will be clutch problems and the transmission may make noises (loose rattling).

Fig 1: Installation Position Of Clutch Disc At Dual-Mass Flywheel

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"Getriebeseite" (transmission side) faces the transmission.

Fig 2: Checking Ends Of Diaphragm Spring

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Wear up to half the thickness of the diaphragm spring -arrows- is permitted.

Fig 3: Check Connections Of Springs And Rivet Connections

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-- Check the spring connections -arrows A- for damage and make sure the rivet connections -arrows B- are tight.

Fig 4: Identifying Edges Of Adjusting Ring Position

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Both edges -A- of the adjusting ring must be located between both notches -arrows B-.
If the adjusting ring takes on a different position on a new pressure plate, the pressure plate and clutch disc must not be installed.
On a used clutch, the adjusting ring may take on a position outside of the notches.

-- Remove the flywheel retainer 3067 when installing.

Fig 5: Identifying Flywheel Retainer 3067 And Centering Mandrel 3190 A

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-- Position the pressure plate on the alignment sleeves.

-- Use the centering mandrel 3190 A to center the clutch plate.

When installing, tighten the bolts as follows so the pressure plate does not distort (causing shuddering on acceleration):

-- Install all the bolts evenly, by hand, until the bolt heads contact the pressure plate.

-- Tighten the bolts in small steps and in a diagonal sequence to prevent damaging the centering holes of the pressure plate and the alignment sleeves of the dual mass flywheel.

Tightening specification, see -item 4- in CLUTCH OVERVIEW, LUK .

Install the transmission.