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Clutch: Application and ID






Determining Clutch Manufacturer

A clutch could be installed from either of the manufacturers, "Sachs" or "LuK".

Clutch makes can be differentiated with transmission installed as follows:

- Remove the center noise insulation - 1 through 3 -.






Some recesses - arrows - are located between engine - A - and transmission - B - in lower area of engine oil pan.






- Through these recesses, inspect the outer contour of the flywheel.

- The outer contour of the flywheel can also be inspected by removing the small cover plate - A -.






A- Round Outer Contour - arrows - = Clutch Manufacturer, Sachs






Clutch, Sachs, assembly overview, refer to => [ Clutch, Sachs Overview ] Clutch, Sachs Overview.

B - squared outer contour - arrows 1 - and with a seam all the way around - arrow 2 - = clutch manufacturer LuK.

Clutch, LuK, assembly overview, refer to => [ Clutch, LuK Overview ] Clutch, LuK Overview.

Round Outer Contour - arrows 1 - and a Circulated Depression - arrow 2 - = Clutch Manufacturer, LuK = - B -.






Clutch, LuK, assembly overview, refer to => [ Clutch, LuK Overview ] Clutch, LuK Overview.