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Servicing clutch release mechanism
   
Servicing clutch release mechanism
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Thrust plate -VW 401-
t  Press tool -VW 412-
t  Press tool -VW 454-
t  Tube -2040-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
t  -1-Internal puller -Kukko 21/4-
t  -4-Counter-support -Kukko 22/1-
t  Locking fluid -AMV 185 101 A1-
t  Sealing grease -G 052 128 A1-
t  Copper grease (commercially available)
t  Adhesive -AMV 195 KD1 01-
t  Grease for clutch plate splines -G 000 100-

   
1 - Release bearing
q   Do not wash out; wipe clean only
q   Renew bearing if noisy
q   Checking release bearing → Chapter
q   Servicing release bearing with glued plastic ring → Fig.
q   Checking release bearing with mechanically attached plastic ring → Fig.
q   Retainer lugs on release bearing must engage in release lever
2 - Clutch release lever
q   Before installing, lubricate area which makes contact with plunger of slave cylinder with copper grease (commercially available)
3 - Bolt, 35 Nm
q   3x
q   Apply locking fluid -AMV 185 101 A1- when fitting
4 - Retaining spring
q   Secure to clutch release lever
5 - Guide sleeve
q   Installation position: Oil drain hole points downwards
q   Before removing and installing, cover input shaft splines with a shrink-fit hose to protect oil seal.
6 - Oil seal
q   For input shaft
q   Pull out of guide sleeve → Item → Fig..
q   Press into guide sleeve → Item → Fig..
q   Pack space between sealing lip and dust lip half full with sealing grease -G 052 128 A1-
7 - O-ring
q   Always renew
8 - Dished spring
q   Inner diameter (convex side) faces guide sleeve → Item
9 - Intermediate piece
q   Installation position: insert locating element between ribs of housing
10 - Ball-head pin
q   Lubricate with grease for clutch plate splines -G 000 100-
11 - Gearbox
12 - Clutch slave cylinder
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
q   Do not operate clutch pedal after slave cylinder has been removed
q   Grease lightly before installing → Anchor
q   When installing push in until the securing bolt can be fitted.
q   With plug-in connection for pipe/hose assembly
q   Disconnecting pipe/hose assembly → Anchor
q   Follow correct procedure when bleeding → Chapter
q   Tighten bleeder valve to 4.5 Nm.
13 - Hexagon socket head bolt, 23 Nm
q   Self-locking
q   Renew
14 - Bracket
q   For pipe/hose assembly
q   Bolt onto gearbox with slave cylinder
15 - Plunger
q   Lubricate end of plunger with copper grease (commercially available)

   
Pulling oil seal out of guide sleeve
A - Counter-support, e.g. -Kukko 22/1-
B - Internal puller 23.5...30 mm, e.g. -Kukko 21/4-
  A30-0163
Pressing oil seal into guide sleeve (press in onto stop)
l  The open side of the oil seal faces towards press tool -VW 454-.
–  Pack space between sealing lip and dust lip half-full with sealing grease -G 052 128 A1-.
  A30-0164

Checking release bearing > < Bleeding clutch system