Clutch Release Mechanism Overview: Notes

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

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

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

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Transmission
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.
Input Shaft Seal
- To remove and install, remove the transmission.
- Removing and installing, see -item 12- TRANSMISSION HOUSING AND CLUTCH HOUSING .
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.
Spring
- To remove and install, remove the transmission.
- Attach to the clutch release lever.
Bolt
- 20 Nm
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.
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.
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Clutch Slave Cylinder
- Removing and installing, refer to SLAVE CYLINDER .
Plunger
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.