Clutch Release Mechanism, Servicing Overview

Clutch Release Mechanism, Servicing






1. Transmission
2. Ball pivot pin
- 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
- Lubricate with MoS2 grease
3. Intermediate piece
4. Dished washer
- Smaller diameter (rounded side) faces guide sleeve
5. O-ring
- Always replace
6. Seal for input shaft
- Pull out of guide sleeve using VW681 extractor lever
- Drive in onto stop using VW192 fitting sleeve
7. Guide sleeve
- Before removing and installing, cover input shaft splines with shrink-tube to protect seal
8. Retaining spring
- Secure to clutch release lever
9. Clutch release lever
- Before installing, coat contact surface of clutch slave cylinder plunger with thin layer of copper grease, e.g. 381 351 TE
10. Torx bolt
- Always replace
- 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
- Self-locking
11. Release bearing
- Do not wash-out bearing, wipe clean only
- Replace noisy bearings
12. Bolt
- Up To 8DVA 000 504 socket head bolt
- 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
- From 8DVA 000 505 socket head bolt
- 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
13. Clutch slave cylinder
- Tension clutch slave cylinder enough, so that mounting bolts can be easily installed.
- Do not operate after clutch pedal has been removed
14. Plunger
- Lubricate end of plunger with copper grease, e.g. 381 351 TE