A4 Quattro Wagon L4-1.8L Turbo (ATW) (2000)
Do not use force when performing the following steps, otherwise the forks on the adjuster ring can break off.
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Apply two screwdrivers to forks on adjuster ring. Use press to compress pressure plate until it is just possible to move adjuster ring.
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Using two screwdrivers, turn back adjuster ring evenly in direction of arrows until it reaches stop.
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Hold adjuster ring against stop and reduce pressure exerted by press so that adjuster ring is held in this position.
Removing and installing clutch with SAC pressure plate
Note:
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The adjuster ring in the SAC pressure plate has to be reset before assembly when replacing the clutch plate on its own.
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Clutch lining and contact surface of pressure plate must make full contact with flywheel before securing bolts are inserted.
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To avoid damaging centering holes in pressure plate and centering pins on flywheel, tighten securing bolts evenly and in several stages in diagonal