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Clutch Overview






Clutch Overview

Make sure the alignment bushings for centering the engine/transmission are installed inside the cylinder block. Install them if necessary.

If the alignment bushing are missing, it will be difficult to shift, there will be clutch problems and the transmission may make noises (loose rattling).






1 Dual Mass Flywheel

Make sure it fits securely on the centering pins.

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

2 Clutch Disc

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

Only replace together with the Self Adjusting Clutch (SAC) pressure plate.

Installed position, refer to => [ Clutch Plate Installed Position ] Clutch.

3 SAC Pressure Plate

SAC = "Self Adjusting Clutch"

Only replace together with the clutch disc.

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

Check the ends of the diaphragm spring. Refer to => [ Checking the Ends of the Diaphragm Spring ] Clutch.

Check the spring and rivet connections. refer to => [ Checking the Spring and Rivet Connections ] Clutch.

4 Bolt

M6 bolt - 13 Nm

M7 bolt - 20 Nm

Loosen and tighten in small steps and in a diagonal sequence.