S4 Quattro Wagon V8-4.2L (BHF) (2008)
Clutch Release Bearing: Testing and Inspection
Release Bearing, Checking
Release bearing, checking or servicing with bonded plastic ring
Identification: Inner side of plastic ring with three retaining tabs - arrows -.
When removing transmission or release bearing, plastic ring - arrows - may come loose from release bearing. This does not mean release bearing has
to be replaced.
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Before installing transmission, adhere loose plastic ring onto bearing race again using Adhesive (AMV 195 KD1 01 ).
Three rectangular lugs - arrows - of plastic ring engage into notches of release bearing.
‹› If running mark on plastic ring is deeper than 0.8 mm, release bearing must be replaced
Release bearing, checking with plastic ring inserted
Identification: Plastic ring with surrounding retaining tabs - arrows -.
‹› Release bearing with loosened plastic ring - 1 - must be replaced.
‹› If the running surface - arrow 2 - on plastic ring - 1 - is worn deeper than 0.8 mm, the release bearing - 3 - must be replaced.