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Dual-Disk Clutch Overview






Dual-Disk Clutch Overview

Both clutch discs and the SAC pressure plate are one unit and can only be replaced together.

One of the two clutch discs is integrated in the pressure plate. It is not possible to remove it to check it.

Clutch information, refer to => [ Clutch, Servicing ] Procedures.






1 Clutch Module

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Clutch Module ] Clutch Module

2 Shaft Seal

For the dual mass flywheel

Removing; refer to => [ Removing the Shaft Seal from the Dual Mass Flywheel ] Dual Mass Flywheel Needle Bearing

Installing; refer to => [ Installing the Shaft Seal into the Dual Mass Flywheel ] Dual Mass Flywheel Needle Bearing

3 Needle Bearing

For the dual mass flywheel

Different versions, refer to => [ Check the Needle Bearing Inside the Dual Mass Flywheel ] Clutch, LuK Overview, Single-Disk Clutch

Checking and replacing if necessary, refer to => [ Check the Needle Bearing Inside the Dual Mass Flywheel ] Clutch, LuK Overview, Single-Disk Clutch

Removing; refer to => [ Removing the Needle Bearing from the Dual Mass Flywheel ] Dual Mass Flywheel Needle Bearing

Installing; refer to => [ Installing the Dual Mass Flywheel Needle Bearing ] Dual Mass Flywheel Needle Bearing

Always replace the needle bearing if the input shaft is damaged => [ If the surface of the input shaft is visibly damaged near the needle bearing in the dual mass flywheel , then replace both the input shaft and the needle
bearing. ] Dual Mass Flywheel Needle Bearing.

Depending on the version of the needle bearing installed that have rollers or needle bearings missing every 4th roller. This does not mean that the needle bearing is faulty.

4 Dual Mass Flywheel

With transfer plate

Make sure it fits securely on the centering pins

Keep the clutch lining contact surface free of grooves, oil and grease.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Disk for the Dual-Disk Clutch ] Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Disk For the Dual-Disk Clutch

5 Clutch Plate

Can only be replaced with the pressure plate => [ (Item 6) SAC Pressure Plate ]

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Disk for the Dual-Disk Clutch ] Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Disk For the Dual-Disk Clutch

Allocation, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA

Installed position: The clutch plate lining must lie directly against the flywheel

The marking, "Getriebeseite (transmission side)", if present, faces the pressure plate or the transmission

6 SAC Pressure Plate

The second clutch disc is installed in the pressure plate

Can only be replaced with the clutch disc => [ (Item 5) Clutch Plate ]

Allocation, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Disk for the Dual-Disk Clutch ] Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Disk For the Dual-Disk Clutch

Check the ends of the diaphragm spring, refer to => [ Check the Ends of the Diaphragm Spring ] Clutch, LuK Overview, Single-Disk Clutch

Pressure plate, checking for distortion, refer to => [ SAC Pressure Plate, Checking for Distortion, Cracks and Burn Marks ] Clutch, LuK Overview, Single-Disk Clutch

Check the pull-spring and rivet connections, refer to => [ Checking the Pull-Springs and Rivet Connection ] Clutch, LuK Overview, Single-Disk Clutch

Keep the clutch lining contact surface free of grooves, oil and grease.

7 Bolt

Always replace

22 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

Mount the pressure plate to the dual mass flywheel

Loosen or tighten according to assembly instructions, refer to => [ Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Disk for the Dual-Disk Clutch ] Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Disk For the Dual-Disk Clutch