Multi-Plate Clutch Overview

Multi-Plate Clutch Overview

• The clutch of the direct shift transmission 02E has 2 clutch disks and is also called a "multi-plate clutch" because of this. The exterior, larger clutch disc is called "K 1" (clutch 1) and shifts the reverse gear and the gears "1", "3" and "5". The inner, smaller "K 2" (clutch 2) shifts the gears "2", "4" and "6".

• Installing the multi-plate clutch requires special care because: All components were balanced to each other by the manufacturer. When positioning components during installation, do no rotate them from their original position, otherwise imbalances will occur, creating diminished shift comfort and life span.

Replacement Part Package





1 Multi-Clutch with Circlip


• The drive plate (upper section of multi-plate clutch) of a new clutch is not secured with the circlip, it only sits taut in the clutch.

• The drive plate must be engaged between the teeth of the exterior clutch pack.

• If the drive plate is loosened, clutch discs in multi-plate clutch can slip out of place. The multi-plate clutch may not be correctly set during installation under certain circumstances.

2 Locking Ring

• Qty. 10, with various thickness for adjusting

• When installing the clutch, the thickness of the circlip must be determined => [ Setting the Circlip for Multi-Plate
Clutch ] Multi-Plate Clutch

3 Clutch End Cover

4 Clutch End Cover Circlip

Individual Parts of Disassembled Multi-Plate Clutch


• This illustration is only an overview of the components. Multi-plate clutch must not be disassembled at this time since all outer and inner clutch discs were installed weighted to each other.

• If drive plate is loosened, clutch discs in multi-plate clutch can slip out of place. The multi-plate clutch may not be correctly set during installation under certain circumstances.





1 Multi-Plate Clutch/Clutch Housing

• Outer clutch pack carrier

2 Seals

• Quantity: 4

3 Inner Clutch Pack Carrier

• Do not remove


Do not lift or remove the inner clutch pack carrier, under any circumstances. The clutch discs could rotate themselves.

4 Outer Discs

• Quantity: 4

5 Inner Discs

• Quantity: 4

6 Thrust Washer

7 Locking Ring

• If the securing ring was removed in order to install the discs, it should be replaced with a new ring of the same thickness.

8 Locking Ring

• Reset after installing a new clutch thickness => [ Setting the Circlip for Multi-Plate
Clutch ] Multi-Plate Clutch

9 Drive Plate

10 Locking Ring

• Removing and installing