Self-Adjusting Clutch (Sachs Version), Removing and Installing

Self-adjusting clutch (Sachs version), removing and installing, 02X, 6-Speed Four-Wheel Drive M/T

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Counterhold tool 3067





^ Centering mandrel 3176
^ Grease for clutch plate splines G000100





- Attach counter-hold tool 3067 or counter-hold tool 10 - 201 before loosening bolts.





To prevent the pressure plate from becoming distorted during removal (causes clutch grab when driving off), always adhere to the following procedure when unbolting the pressure plate:
- Loosen all six bolts consecutively in clockwise direction and in steps of 90° (1/4 turn) until the pressure plate is released.
^ Stop - 2 - with pin - 1 - should come loose when the bolts are loosened.

Installing
^ Installation position of clutch plate: coil springs (damper assembly) or marking "Getriebeseite" point toward pressure plate and transmission.





- To remove, reverse position of counter-hold tool 3067 or counter-hold tool 10 - 201.
- Use centering mandrel 3176 to centralize clutch plate.





To prevent the pressure plate from becoming distorted during installation (causes clutch grab when driving off), always adhere to the following procedure when installing the pressure plate:
- Position pressure plate on dowel pins.
- Make sure that the stop mechanism - arrow - is free to move.
- Tighten all 6 bolts evenly by hand until bolt heads make contact with pressure plate.
- Tighten all six bolts consecutively in clockwise direction and in steps of 90° (1/4 turn) until the housing makes contact with flywheel.
- The stop mechanism - arrow - should then lift away from the pressure plate.
- Tighten all 6 bolts to final torque (22 Nm) consecutively in clockwise direction.