A4 Sedan V6-3.2L (BKH) (2007)
Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair
Clutch Release Mechanism
Clutch Release Mechanism
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Thrust plate (VW 401)
‹› Thrust disc (VW 412)
‹› Thrust tube (VW 454)
‹› Press tube (2040)
‹› Torque wrench (VAG 1331)
‹› Internal puller (Kukko 21/4)
‹› Counter-support (Kukko 22/1)
‹› Locking fluid (AMV 185 101 A1)
‹› Sealing grease (G 052 128 A1)
‹› Copper grease (Z 381 351 TE)
‹› Adhesive (AMV 195 KD1 01)
Checking and servicing release bearing with glued plastic ring
Identification: inner side of plastic ring has three tabs - arrows -.
The plastic ring - arrows - may come loose from the release bearing when the transmission or release bearing is removed. The release bearing does
not have to be replaced if this happens.
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Before installing the transmission, glue the loose plastic ring back onto the bearing ring with adhesive (AMV 195 KD1 01 ).
Three square tabs - arrows - of the plastic ring engage in recesses of bearing ring.
‹› The release bearing must be replaced if the groove worn on the plastic ring is deeper than 0.8 mm.
Checking release bearing with mechanically attached plastic ring