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Clutch With SAC Pressure Plate (LuK Version), Servicing



Clutch with SAC pressure plate (LuK version), servicing - 6 Spd. M/T 01X Front Wheel Drive

^ Remove transmission before working on clutch.

Note:
^ "SAC" stands for "Self-Adjusting Clutch".





1 - Dual-mass flywheel

^ Make sure that dowel pins fit tightly
^ Contact surface for clutch lining must be free of grooves, oil and grease
^ Observe instructions for removal

2 - Needle bearing

3 - Bolt for flywheel

^ Always replace
^ Bolt length: 22.5 mm; 60 Nm plus an additional 90 degrees 1/4 turn
^ Bolt length: 43 mm; 60 Nm plus an additional 180 degrees 1/2 turn
^ Observe instructions for removal

4 - Clutch plate

^ Installation position: Clutch lining must make full contact with flywheel
^ Marking "Getriebeseite" (if provided) faces pressure plate/transmission.
^ Coil springs (damper assembly) point toward pressure plate and transmission
^ Centralize
^ Clutch plate diameter

5 - SAC pressure plate

^ Resetting adjuster ring
^ Check ends of diaphragm spring
^ Check that pressure plate is not warped
^ Check spring connection and rivets

6 - Bolt - 22 Nm -

^ Observe instructions for installation





Checking ends of diaphragm spring

^ Wear up to half the thickness of the diaphragm spring is permitted.

Note:
^ When performing repairs, always select the correct clutch pressure plate and clutch plate by checking engine code.





Checking spring connection and rivet

- Check spring connections - arrows A - for damage and make sure riveted fastenings - arrows B - are seated tightly.

Note:
^ Replace pressure plate if spring connections are broken or badly bent, or if riveted fastenings are loose.





Check SAC pressure plate for warpage, cracks and burns

A - Straightedge

B - Feeler gauge

^ Pressure plate warpage up to 1.0 mm is allowed





Removing dual-mass flywheel

Note:
^ Do not use an impact wrench or pneumatic wrench to remove bolts - B -: this would severely damage the dual-mass flywheel. Bolts - B - must always be removed by hand.

- Rotate flywheel - A - so that bolts - B - are aligned centrally behind the holes - arrows -.
- When removing bolts - B -, make sure bolt heads do not contact flywheel - arrows - because this would damage flywheel when bolts are turned further.