Clutch, SACHS: Notes

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Flywheel Retainer 3067
Centering Mandrel 3190 A
Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
Grease for Clutch Splines G 000 100

Removing

-- Remove the transmission.

-- Using 3067, loosen the clutch bolts.

-- Loosen the bolts diagonally and in small steps.

Fig 1: Identifying Stop & Pin

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When loosening, the stop -2- and the bolt -1- must loosen up together.

-- If the stop does not loosen: push the bolt toward the dual mass flywheel.

-- Remove the pressure plate and the clutch plate.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Replace the pressure plate and clutch plate together. Allocate the pressure plate and the clutch plate according to the engine code.

Make sure the alignment pins for centering the engine/transmission are installed inside the cylinder block. Install them if necessary.

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