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Removing and installing clutch release lever, release bearing and guide sleeve > < Replacing needle bearing for dual-mass flywheel

A4 Mk3

Exploded view - clutch release mechanism
   
Exploded view - clutch release mechanism
1 - Release bearing with tumbler ring
q   Checking → Fig.
q   Do not wash out; wipe clean only
q   Renew bearing if noisy
q   Retainer lugs on release bearing must engage in release lever
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
  Note
t  Grease bearing surface for clutch release lever thoroughly with lubricating paste -G 000 150- → Fig.
t  If applicable, remove the grease at the mounting point for the guide sleeve - grease-free mounting on guide sleeve
2 - Clutch release lever
q   Remove existing grease from release lever
q   Re-grease the bearing point for the release bearing -arrows A- with lubricating paste -G 000 150-
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
3 - Retaining spring
q   Engage on clutch release lever
4 - Intermediate piece
q   Renew if damaged
5 - Ball-head pin
q   25 Nm
q   Grease the bearing surface for the clutch release lever -arrow B- with grease for clutch plate splines -G 000 100-
6 - Gearbox
7 - Clutch slave cylinder
q   Removing and installing → 6-speed manual gearbox 0B3, front-wheel drive; Rep. Gr.30
q   Do not operate clutch pedal after slave cylinder has been removed
q   Keep to the bleeding sequence → 6-speed manual gearbox 0B3, front-wheel drive; Rep. Gr.30
q   When installing, push in until the securing bolt can be fitted.
8 - Guide sleeve
l  If applicable, remove the grease on the guide sleeve - grease-free mounting of release bearing with tumbler ring on guide sleeve
9 - Bolt
q   8 Nm
q   2x
q   Apply locking fluid -AMV 185 101 A1- when fitting

   
Checking release bearing
l  Axial and radial clearance is permissible on the tumbler ring of the release bearing -1-.
l  The tumbler ring (swash plate) -1- should be able to tilt to all sides in the release bearing -3-.
l  The release bearing -3- must be renewed if the groove -arrow 2- worn on the tumbler ring -1- is deeper than 0.8 mm.
l  The tumbler ring is a relatively loose fit when the release bearing is not in contact with the clutch.
  A30-10128
Greasing release bearing
  Caution
“Creaking noise” on pressing the clutch
l  A lack of grease at the bearing points at the release bearing -arrows- may cause “creaking noise” on pressing the clutch.
l  Grease bearings -arrows- on release bearing assembly thoroughly with lubricating paste -G 000 150-.
l  Remove grease in bearing surface for guide sleeve: bearing on guide sleeve must be free of grease.
  A30-10221

Removing and installing clutch release lever, release bearing and guide sleeve > < Replacing needle bearing for dual-mass flywheel