Octavia Mk1
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Note| t | Observe the fault finding of the power transmission before replacing the clutch disc and the pressure plate - problems with the clutch and clutch control → Chapter. |
| t | Check whether the dowel sleeves for centering the engine/gearbox are present in the cylinder block; insert if necessary. |
| t | If the dowel sleeves are not present, this can result in difficulties to shift, clutch problems and if necessary noises from gearbox (gear rattling). |
| t | Replace the clutch discs and pressure plates if the riveting is damaged or loose. |
| t | Assign the clutch disc and pressure plate in accordance with engine identification characters → Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts. |

| 1 - | Flywheel |
| q | make sure the centering pins are tight |
| q | The locating face for the clutch lining must be free from grooves, oil and grease |
| q | removing and installing → Engine → Rep. Gr.13 |
| 2 - | Clutch disc |
| q | Assignment → Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts |
| q | pay attention to the correct fitting position, the spring cage points towards the pressure plate |
| q | center → Fig. |
| q | Lightly grease splines with grease for plug serration of clutch disc -G 000 100- |
Note| Clean the drive shaft serration and hub serration on used clutch discs. Remove corrosion and only apply a very thin layer of grease for plug serration of clutch disc -G 000 100- on the drive shaft serration. Subsequently move the clutch disc up and down on the drive shaft until the hub fits smoothly on the shaft. Remove all excess grease. |
| 3 - | Pressure plate |
| q | removing and installing → Fig. |
| q | Check the extremities of the membrane spring → Fig. |
Note| The pressure plates are protected against corrosion and are greased. Only clean the thrust surface as otherwise the life of the clutch may be considerably reduced. |
| 4 - | Twelve-sided bolt, 20 Nm |
| q | Release or tighten gradually and crosswise |
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