Clutch Module to Drive Plate, Tightening Sequence

Clutch Module to Drive Plate, Tightening Sequence

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Ring Spanner Insert AF 16 (V.A.G 1332/14)

• Counterhold Tool Touareg V10 (T10172) and Adapter (T10172/5)

• Use new bolts.

• Tighten the bolts using the (V.A.G 1332/14).

• Actuate the electro-mechanical parking brake or counter hold the (T10172) and (T10172/5).

• The next step is only necessary if a drive plate with alignment pins - 2 - is installed.







The clutch will not function properly if it is not installed correctly.

• The clutch may have noticeable function problems if the alignment pins for the drive plate - 2 - are not in the holes in the clutch module - 1 -.

- Also align the drive plate to the clutch module so the alignment pins - 2 - on the drive plate (if applicable) can engage in the larger holes - 1 - on the clutch module.

- Remove the gearshift shaft - 1 - and then move the gearshift lever and moving the gearshift - 2 - forward in the direction of the - arrow - into 6th gear.






• The following step is absolutely necessary to make sure the clutch module rests on the drive plate evenly and is not tilted.






- Turn both front wheels together in one direction until the clutch module turns one complete turn (360°).

• The check hole - arrow - must be visible in the transmission housing cut-out.

Vehicles with a 4-Cylinder Engine






- Install the first bolt - arrow - and tighten by hand (2 Nm).

- Rotate the clutch module 120° further in the direction of engine rotation with the front wheels and install the second bold and tighten by hand (2 Nm).

- Rotate the clutch module 120° in the direction of engine rotation again.

- Install the third bolt and tighten it to the specification.

- Tighten the remaining two bolts to the specification.

Vehicles with a 6-Cylinder Engine






- Install the first bolt - arrow - and tighten by hand (2 Nm).

- Turn the clutch module 180° in engine direction of rotation over both front gears.

- Insert the second bolt and tighten it to the tightening specification - item 3 - .

- Continue to turn the clutch module 60° further and tighten the remaining 5 bolts (as well as the one bolt that was installed earlier) to the tightening specification.