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Procedures



Adjuster ring in SAC clutch pressure plate, adjusting - 6 Spd. M/T 01X Front Wheel Drive

Note:
^ "SAC" stands for "Self-Adjusting Clutch".
^ When installing a new clutch plate in conjunction with a used SAC pressure plate, the adjuster ring in the pressure plate has to be reset by turning it back as far as it will go. If you do not reset the adjuster ring in the pressure plate, the SAC pressure plate will operate with reduced clamping force, which will cause excessive wear, especially of the clutch plate (clutch will then slip).
^ If the clutch plate is not replaced, it is not necessary to reset the adjuster ring.
^ New SAC pressure plates are pre-set accordingly, and do not have to be reset.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Thrust disc VW412





^ Thrust pad 3062





Procedure

- Insert 3 bolts for securing pressure plate - A - into mounting holes on pressure plate at 120 degrees (1/3) intervals, as illustrated.
- Screw 3 nuts - B - M8 onto bolts - A - and tighten nuts.





- Place SAC pressure plate onto thrust disc so that only 3 bolt heads - arrows - make contact.
- Position thrust pad 3062 in center of pressure plate.

Do not use force when performing the following steps, as this could cause the forks on the adjuster ring to break off.





- Apply two screwdrivers to forks on adjuster ring. Use thrust disc to apply pressure to pressure plate until it is just possible to move adjuster ring.
- Using two screwdrivers, turn back adjuster ring evenly in direction of - arrows - until it reaches stop.
- Hold adjuster ring against stop and reduce pressure applied by thrust disc so that the adjuster ring is held in this position.