Clutch Release Mechanism, Servicing Overview

Clutch Release Mechanism, Servicing






1. Clutch slave cylinder
- Installing, Fig. 1 Installing Clutch Slave Cylinder
- Do not press clutch pedal after clutch slave cylinder has been removed
- Installing Fig. 1 Installing Clutch Slave Cylinder
- Tension clutch slave cylinder enough so that mounting bolts can be easily installed
2. Bolt
- Hex bolt:
- Before installing, coat with D 185 400 A2 locking fluid
- Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
- Socket-head bolt:
- Always replace
- Self-locking
- Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
3. Bracket for hose/line assembly
- Attach to clutch slave cylinder
- Not always present
4. Plunger
- Lubricate end of plunger with copper grease, e.g. 381351 TE
5. Spring washer
- Small diameter facing guide sleeve (convex side)
6. Input shaft seal
- Use VW681 extractor lever to remove from guide sleeve
- Use VW192 arbor to drive in to stop
7. Torx bolt
- Always replace
- 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
- Self locking
8. Throwout bearing
- Do not rinse out bearing, wipe clean only
- Replace noisy bearings
9. Clutch release lever
- Before installing, coat contact surface of clutch slave cylinder plunger with layer of copper grease, e.g. Z 381 351 TE
10. Retaining spring
- Secure to clutch release lever
11. Guide sleeve
- Before removing and installing, cover input shaft splines with shrink tube to protect seal
12. O-ring
- Always replace
13. Intermediate piece
14. Ball pivot pen
- 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
- Lubricate with MoS2 grease
15. Transmission