Clutch Release Mechanism Overview

Fig 1: Clutch Release Mechanism And Clutch Slave Cylinder Overview

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1. Transmission
2. Input Shaft Seal
   • Removing and installing, refer to INPUT SHAFT SEAL .
3. Clutch Slave Cylinder with Release Bearing
   • Must be replaced together because they are a single unit.
   • Removing and installing, refer to SLAVE CYLINDER WITH RELEASE BEARING .
   • Do not wash the bearing, just wipe it off.
   • Replace any loud bearings together with the clutch slave cylinder.
   • Divided supply line on some slave cylinders, refer to Fig 2.
   • From approximately from May 11: Release bearing with additional plastic washer. Refer to Fig 3, adapted pressure plate Fig 4
4. Bolt
   • 15 Nm
   • Always replace
   • Quantity: 3
5. O-ring
   • Installed on the line connection.
   • Install using brake fluid.

Fig 2: Identifying Slave Cylinder - A - With Divided Supply Line

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The supply line is divided in the area of the -arrow- on some slave cylinders -A-.

Fig 3: Identifying Tabs On Plastic Washer

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How to recognize: Tabs -arrow- on the plastic washer.

Fig 4: Checking Ends Of Diaphragm Spring

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• Only install adapted release bearing and adapted pressure plate together.