Clutch With SAC Pressure Plate, Removing and Installing

Clutch with SAC pressure plate, removing and installing, 02X, 6-Speed Four-Wheel Drive M/T

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Counterhold tool 10 - 201





^ Centering mandrel 3176
^ Grease for clutch plate splines G000100

Removing





- Attach counter-hold tool 10 - 201 before loosening bolts.

To prevent the pressure plate from becoming warped during removal (causes clutch grab when driving off), always adhere to the following procedure when unscrewing the pressure plate:
- Loosen all six bolts consecutively in clockwise direction and in steps of 90° (1/4 turn) until pressure plate is released.

Installing

Note:
^ Before re-installing the SAC pressure plate, check that it is not warped.
^ When only the clutch plate is replaced, the adjuster ring in the SAC pressure plate has to be reset before assembly.

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





- Use centering mandrel 3176 to centralize clutch plate.
- Re-position counterhold tool 10 - 201 to tighten bolts.

To prevent the pressure plate from becoming warped during installation (causes clutch grab when driving off), always adhere to the following procedure when installing the pressure plate:
- Position pressure plate on dowel pins.
- Tighten all 6 bolts evenly by hand until bolt heads make contact with pressure plate.
- Tighten all six bolts consecutively in clockwise direction and in steps of 90° (1/4 turn) until housing makes contact with flywheel.
- Tighten all 6 bolts to final torque (22 Nm) consecutively in clockwise direction.