Determining Clutch Manufacturer: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit, 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit, and 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Either a "Sachs" or a "LuK" clutch may be installed.

It is possible to tell which clutch the vehicle has with the transmission installed:

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .

There are some openings -arrows- between the engine -A- and the transmission -B- near the bottom of the oil pan.

Fig 1: Identifying Recesses Located Between Engine And Transmission

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Check the outer contour of the flywheel through these openings.

-- The outer contour of the flywheel can also be inspected by removing the small cover plate -A-.

Fig 2: Flywheel Small Cover Plate Behind Right-Hand Flanged Shaft

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.