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Conventional Clutch



Conventional clutch, assembly overview

Note: Allocate pressure plate and clutch plate via engine code Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).






1 - Dual-mass flywheel
- Follow removal instructions.
- Make sure centering pins are in place and seated correctly.
- Contact surface for clutch lining must be free of grooves, oil and grease.

2 - Clutch plate
- Installed position: The shorter end of the hub - arrow - faces toward pressure plate.

3 - Pressure plate
- Check ends of the diaphragm spring.
- Check connections of springs and rivets.


4 - M6 = 13 Nm; M7 = 20 Nm; M8 = 22 Nm
- Remove in sequence in a clockwise direction in steps of 90° (1/4 turn) until pressure plate is free.
- Follow installation instructions.
- Allocate via engine code Parts Catalog.






Checking ends of diaphragm spring

- Wear up to half the thickness of diaphragm spring is permitted.

Note: Allocate pressure plate and clutch plate via engine code Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).






Check spring connections and rivets
- Check spring connections between pressure plate and cover for tears and rivets for secure fit.
- A pressure plate with damaged spring connections or loose rivets - arrows - must be replaced.






Removal instructions for dual-mass flywheel

Note: To prevent damage to the dual-mass flywheel when removing, bolts - B - must not be unscrewed using an air-powered or impact wrench. Only removing bolts by hand is permitted.

- Rotate dual-mass flywheel - A - so that bolts stand centered to holes - arrows -.

- When removing bolts, make sure that no bolt head makes contact on dual-mass flywheel because it will otherwise be damaged when further screwing the bolt.