Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1995)
Pressure Plate: Service and Repair
NOTE:
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Transmission removed
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Make sure that the correct replacement clutch disc and pressure plate are selected according to the engine code, refer to Transmission
Identification.
CAUTION: Always replace a clutch disc or pressure plate that has loose or damaged rivets.
COMPONENT NOTES AND INFORMATION
1
Flywheel
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Make sure centering dowel pins fit tightly
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Contact surface for clutch disc must be free of grooves, oil and grease
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Removing/installing, refer to Engine.
2
Clutch disc
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Diameter, refer to Transmission Identification.
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Note installation position: spring cage faces toward pressure plate
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Centering, refer to Fig. 1, below.
NOTE:
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Before installing clutch disc remove corrosion from input shaft splines and clutch disc hub splices, clean and apply only a very thin coating of
grease, Part No. G 000 100, to the splines of the input shaft only.
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Place the clutch disc on the input shaft and make sure it moves back and forth freely.
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Remove excess grease.
3
Pressure plate
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Removing and installing, refer to Fig. 1, below
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Check ends of diaphragm spring, refer to Fig. 2, below
CAUTION:
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Pressure plates are protected against corrosion.
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Only the clutch disc contact surface may be cleaned.
4
12 point bolt
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Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
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Loosen and tighten in stages evenly and in a diagonal pattern