Conventional Clutch

Conventional Clutch

• Please refer to notes, refer to => [ Clutch General Repair Information ] 01X Transmission.

• The transmission has to be removed before working on the clutch. Refer to => [ Transmission, Removing ] Transmission, Removing.





1 Flywheel/dual mass flywheel

• Make sure that dowel pins fit tightly.

• Contact surface for clutch lining must be free of grooves, oil and grease.

• Removing and installing, refer to => Engine Mechanical Engine

2 Bolt for flywheel

• Always replace.

• Bolt length: 22.5 mm; 60 Nm + an additional 90° 1/ 4 turn.

• Bolt length: 43 mm; 60 Nm + an additional 180° 1/ 2 turn.

3 Clutch plate

• Installation position: Clutch lining must make full contact with flywheel.

• The marking "Getriebeseite" (if provided) faces pressure plate/transmission.

• Coil springs (damper assembly) point toward pressure plate and transmission.

• Centralize, refer to => [ Centralizing clutch plate and removing and installing pressure plate ]

• Clutch plate diameter, refer to => [ Code Letters, Allocation, Transmission Ratios, Capacities ] Code Letters, Allocation, Transmission Ratios, Capacities.

4 Pressure plate

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Centralizing clutch plate and removing and installing pressure plate ]

• Check ends of diaphragm spring, refer to => [ Checking ends of diaphragm spring ]

• Check spring connection and rivets, refer to => [ Checking spring connection and rivet ]

• Check wire ring, refer to => [ Checking wire ring ]

5 Bolt, 22 Nm

• Loosen and tighten gradually in several stages and in diagonal sequence.

6 Needle bearing

• Removing and installing, refer to => Engine Mechanical Engine

Centralizing clutch plate and removing and installing pressure plate





- Loosen and tighten bolts gradually in several stages and in a diagonal sequence.

- To remove, reverse position of counter hold tool (3067) or counter hold tool (10 - 201).

Installation position of clutch plate: coil springs (damper assembly) or marking "Getriebeseite" point toward pressure plate and transmission.

- Before tightening securing bolts, clutch lining and contact surface of pressure plate must make full contact with flywheel.

Checking ends of diaphragm spring





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

• When performing repairs, always select the correct clutch pressure plate and clutch plate by checking engine code.

Checking spring connection and rivet





- Check spring connections - arrows A - for damage and make sure riveted fastenings - arrows B - are seated tightly.

• Replace pressure plate if spring connections are broken or badly bent, or if riveted fastenings are loose.

Checking wire ring





- Check that wire ring in pressure plate - arrow - is not damaged. Replace pressure plate if wire ring is broken.