Removal and Replacement

Clutch Release Mechanism

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Pressure Plate (VW 401)

• Punch (VW 412)

• Thrust Piece (VW 454)

• Sleeve (2040)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Internal Puller (Kukko 21/4)

• Counter-Support (Kukko 22/1)

• Thread Locking Compound (AMV 185 101 A1)

• Sealing Grease (G 052 128 A1)

• Copper Grease (Z 381 351 TE)

• Adhesive (AMV 195 KD1 01)

Release Bearing, Checking or Servicing with Bonded Plastic Ring





Identification: Inner side of plastic ring with three retaining tabs - arrows -.

When removing transmission or release bearing, plastic ring - arrows - may come loose from release bearing. This does not mean release bearing has to be replaced.

- Before installing transmission, adhere loose plastic ring onto bearing race again using Adhesive (AMV 195 KD1 01 ).

Three rectangular lugs - arrows - of plastic ring engage into notches of release bearing.

• If running mark on plastic ring is deeper than 0.8 mm, release bearing must be replaced

Checking Release Bearing with Stuck-On Plastic Ring





Identification: Plastic ring with surrounding retaining tabs - arrows -.

• Release bearing with loosened plastic ring - 1 - must be replaced.

• If the running surface - arrow 2 - on plastic ring - 1 - is worn deeper than 0.8 mm, the release bearing - 3 - must be replaced.

Removing the Seal from the Guide Sleeve





A Support, e.g. ( Kukko 22/1)
B Internal Puller 23.5 to 30 mm, for example, (Kukko 21/4)

Installing the Seal all the way into the Guide Sleeve





• When doing so, open side of sealing ring faces toward Thrust Tube (VW 454).

- Fill area between sealing lip and dust lip halfway with Sealing Grease (G 052 128 A1).