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Clutch Overview, Sachs






Clutch Overview, Sachs






1 Dual Mass Flywheel

Removing and installing.

Make sure it fits securely on the centering pins.

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

Follow the removal procedure, refer to => [ Dual Mass Flywheel, Removal ].

2 Clutch Disc

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

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

Only replace together with the pressure plate.

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

3 Pressure Plate

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

With an adjustment mechanism.

How to recognize: refer to => [ How to Recognize a Sachs Self Adjusting Clutch ].

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

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

Checking the spring and rivet connections. Refer to => [ Checking the Spring and Rivet Connections ] Clutch, Sachs.

Only replace together with the clutch disc.

4 Bolt

M6 - 13 Nm

M7 - 20 Nm

Quantity: 6

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

How to Recognize a Sachs Self Adjusting Clutch





Pressure plate with stop (position sensor) - arrow -.

Dual Mass Flywheel, Removal





To prevent damage to the dual mass flywheel when removing, the bolts - B - must not be loosened using an air powered or impact wrench. Loosen and remove the bolts by hand only.

- Rotate the dual mass flywheel - A - until the bolts are centered in the holes - arrows -.

- Make sure the bolt heads - B - do not touch the flywheel - arrows - when removing them otherwise the flywheel will damage them.

Dual mass flywheel removing and installing.