Conventional Clutch, Servicing

Conventional clutch, servicing - 6 Spd. M/T 01X Front Wheel Drive

^ The transmission has to be removed before working on the clutch.





1 - Flywheel/dual mass flywheel

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

2 - 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

3 - Clutch plate

^ Installation position: Clutch lining must make full contact with flywheel
^ The marking "Getriebeseite" (if provided) faces pressure plate/transmission.
^ Coil springs (damper assembly) point toward pressure plate and transmission
^ Centralize
^ Clutch plate diameter Code letters, allocation, transmission ratios, capacities

4 - Pressure plate

^ Removing and installing
^ Check ends of diaphragm spring
^ Check spring connection and rivets
^ Check wire ring

5 - Bolt, 22 Nm

^ Loosen and tighten gradually in several stages and in diagonal sequence

6 - Needle bearing





Centralizing clutch plate and removing and installing pressure plate

- Loosen and tighten bolts gradually in several stages and in diagonal sequence.
- To remove, reverse position of counter-hold tool 3067 or counter-hold tool 10 - 201.

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

- Before tightening securing bolts, clutch lining and contact surface of pressure plate must make full contact with flywheel.





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.





Checking wire ring

- Check that wire ring in pressure plate - arrow - is not damaged. Replace pressure plate if wire ring is broken.