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5-Speed Manual Gearbox 012/01W Front-wheel Drive
Servicing clutch
Servicing clutch

Notes:

  • ◆ Observe the general repair instructions .
  • ◆ Before renewing the clutch plate and pressure plate

=> Fault-finding No. 9 - Defects on the clutch and clutch mechanism.

  • ◆ Replace clutch plates and pressure plates with damaged or loose rivets.
  • ◆ Select the correct clutch plate and pressure plate according to engine code:

=> Parts List

  • ◆ Clean input shaft splines and (in the case of used clutch plates) the hub splines. Remove corrosion and apply only a very thin coating of grease G 000 100 to the splines. Then move clutch plate to and fro on input shaft until hub moves freely on shaft. Excess grease must be removed.
  • ◆ Pressure plates are protected against corrosion and greased. Only the contact surface may be cleaned, otherwise the service life of the clutch will be considerably reduced.
  • ◆ If the clutch has burnt out, thoroughly clean the bell housing, flywheel and parts of the engine facing the gearbox in order to reduce the smell.
 
A30-0027
  • ‒ Remove the gearbox to work on the clutch
  •     A -    Coloured marking on dual mass flywheel
    • ◆ If components are marked: white marking -A- on dual mass flywheel must coincide with white marking -B- on pressure plate.
  •     B -    Coloured marking on pressure plate
    • ◆ If components are marked: white marking -A- on dual mass flywheel must coincide with white marking -B- on pressure plate.
 
A30-0027
  • Flywheel/dual mass flywheel
    • ◆ Make sure that centring pins are a tight fit.
    • ◆ Contact surface for clutch lining must be free of grooves, oil and grease
    • ◆ Removing and installing:

=> 4 cylinder engine, Mechanics; Repair Group 13; Removing and installing crankshaft; Removing and installing flywheel/drive plate

=> 4 cylinder engine, Mechanics; Repair Group 13; Removing and installing sealing flanges and flywheel/drive plate; Removing and installing dual mass flywheel/drive plate

=> 4 cylinder engine (5-valve), Mechanics; Repair Group 13; Removing and installing sealing flanges and flywheel/drive plate; Removing and installing dual mass flywheel/drive plate

 
A30-0027

=> 4 cylinder engine (5-valve turbo), Mechanics; Repair Group 13; Remo-ving and installing sealing flanges and flywheel/drive plate; Removing and installing dual mass flywheel/drive plate

=> 4 cylinder diesel direct injection engine (TDI), Mechanics; Repair Group 13; Removing and installing sealing flanges and flywheel/drive plate

=> 6 cylinder Engine (2-valve), Mechanics; Repair Group 13; Crankshaft group; Removing and installing flywheel/drive plate, Installation dimensions

=> 6 cylinder Engine (5-valve), Mechanics; Repair Group 13; Dismantling and assembling cylinder block, crankshaft and flywheel; Removing and installing flywheel/drive plate, Installation dimensions

 
A30-0027
  • Bolt for flywheel
    • ◆ Replace
    • ◆ Vehicles without dual mass flywheel 60 Nm + turn 90o further
    • ◆ Vehicles with dual mass flywheel 60 Nm + turn 180o further
  • Detach clutch plate
    • ◆ Installation position:
    • ‒ Spring pack (coil springs) towards pressure plate and gearbox
    • ‒ Clutch lining must make full contact with flywheel
    • ‒ Marking "Getriebeseite" (if present) goes towards pressure plate and gearbox
    • ◆ Do not grease
    • ◆ Clutch plate diameter => from Page 00-3
    • ◆ Centring =>Fig.1
    • ◆ Lightly grease splines
 
A30-0027
  • Pressure plate
    • ◆ Removing and installing => Fig. 1
    • ◆ Check ends of diaphragm spring => Fig.2
    • ◆ Checking spring connection and riveted fastenings => Fig.3
  • Release and tighten bolt - 22 Nm
    • ◆ Loosen and tighten gradually in several stages working diagonally
  • Needle bearing
    • ◆ Removing and installing

=> 4 cylinder engine, Mechanics; Repair Group 13; Removing and installing crankshaft; Removing and installing needle roller bearing in crankshaft

=> 4 cylinder engine (5-valve), Mechanics; Repair Group 13; Removing and installing crankshaft; Removing and installing needle roller bearing in crankshaft

 
A30-0027

=> 4 cylinder engine (5-valve turbo), Mechanics; Repair Group 13; Remo-ving and installing crankshaft; Remo-ving and installing needle roller bea-ring in crankshaft

=> 4 cylinder diesel direct injection engine (TDI), Mechanics; Repair Group 13; Removing and installing crankshaft; Removing and installing needle roller bearing in crankshaft

=> 6 cylinder engine (2-valve), Mechanics; Repair Group 13; Crankshaft group; Removing and installing needle bearing in flywheel

=> 6 cylinder Engine (5-valve), Mechanics; Repair Group 13; Dismantling and assembling cylinder block, crankshaft and flywheel; Removing and installing needle bearing in flywheel

 
N30-0090

→ Fig.1    Centring clutch plate and removing and installing pressure plate

Special tools, testers and auxiliary equipment required

  • ◆ Holding tool 3067
  • ◆ Mandrel 3176
  • ‒ Installation position of clutch plate: spring pack (coil springs) or marking "Getriebeseite" towards pressure plate and gearbox.
  • ‒ Clutch lining and contact surface of pressure plate must make full contact with flywheel before securing bolts are inserted.
  • ‒ Loosen and tighten bolts gradually in several stages working diagonally. Tightening torque: 25 Nm.
  • ‒ Reverse position of retainer 3067 when removing.
  • ‒ Use mandrel 3176 to centre clutch plate.
 
V30-0458

→ Fig.2    Checking ends of the diaphragm spring

  • ◆ Wear up to half the thickness of the diaphragm spring is permitted.

Note:

When performing repairs always match up clutch pressure plate and clutch plate by checking engine code (see Parts Catalogue).

 
V30-0454

→ Fig.3    Checking spring connection and riveted fastenings

  • ‒ Check spring connection between pressure plate and cover for cracks and make sure rivet fastenings are seated tightly.
  • ‒ Renew clutches with damaged springs or loose riveted fastenings -arrows-.

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