Clutch Hydraulic System: Description and Operation
vClutch System Component Overviews
• Obtain the anti-theft code for the radio before disconnecting the battery.
• Turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery ground cable.
• Lubricate all bearing areas and contact surfaces.
• For the correct grease allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
I - => [ Clutch Pedal ]
II - => [ Hydraulics ]
III - Hydraulics, Right Hand Drive (RHD)
• Does not apply to the US/Canadian market.
Clutch Pedal
1 Bulkhead
• With the studs for the mounting bracket.
2 Gasket
• Always replace.
• Between the mounting bracket and the bulkhead.
• With self-adhesive.
• Attached to the mounting bracket.
3 Mounting Bracket
• For clutch pedal mounting.
• Some equipment versions have a sound absorber installed. Refer to => [ Bracket with Sound Absorber ].
• Removing and installing, refer to the following:
Golf from MY 2010, refer to => [ Mounting Bracket ] Mounting Bracket.
4 Bolt
5 Over-Center Spring
• Removing and installing, refer to the following:
Golf from MY 2010, refer to => [ Over-Center Spring ] Over-Center Spring.
6 Bushing
7 Pin
8 Clutch Pedal
• Removing and installing, refer to the following:
Golf from MY 2010, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal.
9 Mount
• To remove and install, detach the master cylinder from the clutch pedal. Refer to the following:
Golf from MY 2010, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal.
10 Gasket
• Always replace.
• Between the master cylinder and the mounting bracket.
11 Clutch Master Cylinder
• Remove and install after removing the mounting bracket. Refer to => [ Master Cylinder ] Service and Repair.
12 Clutch Position Sensor (G476)
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Clutch Position Sensor (G476) ] Service and Repair.
• Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester.
• The clutch position sensor is called the clutch pedal switch (F36) in "Guided Fault Finding".
13 Clip
• The clip must be removed in order to remove/install the hose/line assembly.
14 Supply Hose
• Rubber
• On the Golf from MY 2010, the hose is made of plastic. Refer to => [ Plastic Supply Hose ].
15 Self-Locking Nut
• 25 Nm
• Always replace.
• Quantity: 3
• For the mounting bracket to the bulkhead.
16 Nut
• 25 Nm
• Always replace.
17 Jounce Bumper
• For the clutch pedal.
Bracket with Sound Absorber - arrow -
Hydraulics
1 Brake Fluid Reservoir
2 Spring Clamp
• Not installed on all vehicles.
3 Supply Hose
• Rubber
• On the Golf from MY 2010, the hose is made of plastic. Refer to => [ Plastic Supply Hose ].
4 Clutch Master Cylinder
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Master Cylinder ] Service and Repair.
5 Clip
• The clip must be removed in order to remove/install the hose/line assembly.
6 Mount
• To remove and install, disconnect the master cylinder from the clutch pedal. Refer to the following:
Golf from MY 2010, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal.
7 Clutch Pedal
• Removing and installing, refer to the following:
Golf from MY 2010, refer to => [ Clutch Pedal ] Clutch Pedal.
8 Nut
• For the tightening specification, see - item 15 - in => [ Clutch Pedal ].
9 Seal/O-ring
• Installed on the hose/line assembly connection.
• Install using brake fluid.
• Seal/O-ring type, refer to => [ Seal/O-ring Type for the Hose/Line Assembly ].
• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
10 Hose/Line Assembly
• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
• To remove/install the hose/line assembly, the battery and battery tray must be removed.
11 Bracket
• Attached to the body.
12 Seal/O-ring
• Installed on the hose/line assembly connection.
• Install using brake fluid.
• Seal/O-ring type, refer to => [ Seal/O-ring Type for the Hose/Line Assembly ].
• For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.
13 Clip
• The clip must be removed in order to remove/install the hose/line assembly.
14 Clutch Slave Cylinder
• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Slave Cylinder ] Service and Repair.
15 Bolt
• For the tightening specification, see - item 19 - in => [ Clutch Release Mechanism Overview ] Description and Operation.
16 Vent Valve
• Clutch system, bleeding. Refer to => [ Clutch System, Bleeding ] Service and Repair.
17 Cap
18 Transmission
19 Bracket
20 Bolt
• 20 Nm
Seal/O-ring Type for the Hose/Line Assembly
• The seal/O-ring must be installed in the groove - arrows 1 and 3 -.
Plastic Supply Hose
• The seals - 2 - must be inside the supply hose - 1 -.