SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Clutch 3rd and 4th gear -K3-: dismantling and assembling Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Plunger -T20023-

Take note of the number of discs and their assembly position when dismantling → Fig.

Checking the clutch action → Fig.

1 -	Safety ring

q	Remove by levering with a screwdriver

2 -	Support disc

q	Fitting → Fig.

q	Determine thickness → Fig.

3 -	Inner disc

q	Fitting → Fig.

q	Part number → Chapter

4 -	Outer disc

q	Fitting → Fig.

q	Part number → Chapter

5 -	Safety ring

q	Dismantling and fitting → Fig.

6 -	Spring support plate

q	With springs

7 -

Oil seal

q	Always renew

8 -

Oil seal

q	Always renew

9 -

Piston

q	The corresponding gearbox code is assigned to this spare part

q	Before fitting, moisten the sealing lips with ATF

q	On fitting, turn the piston slightly

q	After fitting, it should be possible to rotate the piston in the clutch bell housing

10 -	Clutch bell housing

Removing and installing the safety ring –  Push the piston cover downwards with tool -T20023- until the safety ring can be fitted.

Note that the amount and assembly positions of the discs are different I -  -K3- with 5 exterior discs II -  -K3- with 3 exterior discs A -  Safety ring

Fitting the inner and outer discs –  Fit the outer discs -4- and inner discs -3- onto the clutch bell housing. –  Fit the support disc -2- onto the last inner disc. –  Fit the safety ring -1- in the groove of the clutch bell housing.

Checking the clutch action –  Place the axial needle bearing on the gearbox casing cover. –  Fit the clutch -K3- onto the gearbox casing cover and press downwards. –  Blow compressed air into the pressure channel -arrow-. –  The clutch piston should compress the disc package. –  Release the air pressure. The discs should return to their resting position.

Determining the thickness of the support disc –  Using a feeler gauge “A”, measure the play between the safety ring and the support disc.

Component	Dim.	Wear limit
Clutch K3	1.8 ... 2.2 mm	2.4 mm

–  If the wear limit is reached with the used clutch, it will be necessary to change the discs and select a new appropriate support disc. –  Choose the discs and the support disc according to the gearbox code.