Manufactured By Sachs

Self-adjusting clutch (manufactured by Sachs), assembly overview

CAUTION!
For this clutch, pressure plate and clutch plate can only be replaced together.






1 - M6 = 13 Nm; M7 = 20 Nm; M8 = 22 Nm
- Remove in sequence in a clockwise direction in steps of 90° (1/4 turn) until pressure plate is free.
- Follow installation instructions.
- Allocate via engine code Parts Catalog.

2 - Pressure plate
- Self-adjusting.
- Characteristic:
- Only replace together with clutch plate.
- Checking ends of the diaphragm spring.
- Check connections of springs and rivets.
- Check wire ring.

3 - Clutch plate
- Only replace together with pressure plate.
- Installed position: Marking "Getriebeseite" and spring pack (coil springs), if present, face pressure plate and transmission.
- Clutch plate lining must make full contact with flywheel.

4 - Bolt for dual-mass flywheel
- Replace.
- Follow removal instructions.
- Tightening torque.

5 - Dual-mass flywheel
- Follow removal instructions.
- Make sure centering pins are in place and seated correctly.
- Contact surface for clutch lining must be free of grooves, oil and grease.

6 - Not installed






Characteristic self-adjusting clutch manufactured by Sachs

- Pressure plate with impact (position sensor) - arrow -.






Checking ends of diaphragm spring

- Wear up to half the thickness of diaphragm spring is permitted.

Note: Allocate pressure plate and clutch plate via engine code Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).






Check spring connections and rivets

- Check spring connections - arrows A - for damage and rivets - arrows B - for secure seating.

- Pressure plates with kinked or broken spring connections or loose rivets must be replaced.






Check wire ring

- Check wire ring in pressure plate - arrow - for damage.

- A pressure plate with a broken wire ring must be replaced.






Removal instructions for dual-mass flywheel

Note: To prevent damage to dual-mass flywheel when removing, bolts - B - must not be unscrewed using an air-powered or impact wrench. Only removing bolts by hand is permitted.

- Rotate dual-mass flywheel - A - so that bolts stand centered to holes - arrows -.

- When removing bolts, make sure that no bolt head makes contact on dual-mass flywheel because it will otherwise be damaged when further screwing the bolt.