SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order, noting the following:   Note t  Select clutch plate and pressure plate according to engine code and → Electronic parts catalogue „ETKA“. t  Check if the centring sleeves are installed in the engine for the purpose of centring the engine with the gearbox and insert these if they are not installed. t  If dowel sleeves are not fitted, difficulties shifting gears, clutch problems and possible noises from the gearbox (rattling of gears which are not engaged) could occur.

Installation position of clutch plate l  The lettering „Getriebeseite“ should face towards the gearbox.

Check ends of diaphragm spring l  Wear up to half the thickness of the diaphragm spring -arrows- is permissible.

Check the elastic and riveted joints –  Check spring connections -arrows A- for damage and riveted connections -arrows B- for secure seating. l  Always replace clutch disks and pressure plates with damaged or loose spring connection -arrows-.

Checking position of adjustment mechanism, only with new pressure plates l  Both edges -A- of the adjuster ring must be located between the two notches -arrows B-. l  If the adjuster ring takes up a different position in new pressure plates, the pressure plate and clutch plate are not allowed to be installed. l  The adjuster ring may be located outside the notches when the clutch is used. –  Reverse counterhold tool -3067- for installation.

Centring clutch plate and removing and installing pressure plate

For engines having a crankshaft of smaller diameter -arrow- or having an needle bearing -arrow- in the crankshaft

Centring clutch disc and removing and installing pressure plate (engines having a crankshaft of smaller diameter or having a needle bearing -arrow- in the crankshaft) Continuation for all vehicles Install pressure plate as follows so it is not deformed during installation (leads to jolts when moving off): –  Insert the pressure plate in the centring pin. –  Screw in all bolts evenly by hand until bolt heads make contact with pressure plate. –  Tighten bolts diagonally in small steps, so as to avoid damaging centring holes of pressure plate and centring pins of the dual mass flywheel. Torque setting → Item l  Install gearbox .