Clutch Overview

Clutch Overview

• Make sure the alignment sleeves for centering the engine and transmission are installed in the cylinder block. Install them if necessary.

• If the alignment sleeves 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 alignment sleeves.

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

2 Clutch Disc

• Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

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

• Only replace together with the SAC pressure plate.

• Installed position, refer to => [ Clutch Disc Installed Position ] Service and Repair.

3 SAC Pressure Plate

• SAC = "Self Adjusting Clutch"

• Only replace together with the clutch disc.

• Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

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

• Checking the ends of the diaphragm spring. Refer to => [ Checking the Ends of the Diaphragm Spring ] Service and Repair.

• Checking the spring and rivet connections. Refer to => [ Checking the Spring and Rivet Connections ] Service and Repair.

4 Bolt

• M6: 13 Nm

• M7: 20 Nm

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