Self-Adjusting Clutch (Manufactured By Sachs), Assembly Overview

Self-adjusting clutch (manufactured by Sachs), assembly overview, 02M/02Y, 5 & 6 Speed M/T, AWD

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

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
^ Diameter of clutch plate Code letters assembly allocation ratios capacities

4 - Bolt for dual-mass flywheel
^ Replace
^ Follow removal instructions

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.





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.