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Conventional Clutch, Assembly Overview



Conventional clutch, assembly overview, 02M/02Y, 5 & 6 Speed M/T, AWD

Note: Allocate pressure plate and clutch plate via engine code.





1 - 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

2 - Clutch plate
^ Installed position: The shorter end of the hub - arrow - faces toward pressure plate.

3 - Pressure plate
^ Checking ends of the diaphragm spring
^ Check connections of springs and rivets

4 - 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





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.





Check spring connections and rivets
- Check spring connections between pressure plate and cover for tears and rivets for secure fit.
^ A pressure plate with damaged spring connections or loose rivets - arrows - must be replaced.





Removal instructions for dual-mass flywheel

Note: To prevent damage to the 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.