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Self Adjusting Clutch Assembly Overview, Sachs






Self Adjusting Clutch Assembly Overview, Sachs

CAUTION!
On this type of clutch the pressure plate and clutch plate can only be replaced together.

Please refer to notes, refer to => [ Clutch General Repair Information ] Procedures.

The transmission has to be removed before working on the clutch. Refer to => [ Transmission, Removing ] Transmission, Removing.

Identification, refer to => [ Identification ]

Select correct clutch plate and pressure plate according to engine code,





1 Bolt, 22 Nm

Observe instructions for installation, refer to => [ Self Adjusting Clutch, Sachs ] Self Adjusting Clutch, Sachs.

2 Pressure plate

Self-adjusting.

Identification, refer to => [ Identification ]

Pressure plate and clutch plate can only be replaced together.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Self Adjusting Clutch, Sachs ] Self Adjusting Clutch, Sachs.

Check ends of diaphragm spring, refer to => [ Checking ends of diaphragm spring ]

Check spring connection and rivets, refer to => [ Checking spring connection and rivet ]

Check wire ring, refer to => [ Checking wire ring ]

3 Clutch plate

Pressure plate and clutch plate can only be replaced together.

Installation position: Clutch lining must make full contact with flywheel.

The marking "Getriebeseite" (transmission side), if provided, faces toward pressure plate/transmission.

If installed, coil springs (damper assembly) face pressure plate and transmission.

Centralize, refer to => [ Use to centralize clutch plate. ] Self Adjusting Clutch, Sachs.

Clutch plate diameter, refer to => [ Code Letters, Allocation, Transmission Ratios, Capacities ] Code Letters, Allocation, Transmission Ratios, Capacities.

4 Bolt for flywheel

Always replace.

Observe instructions for removal, refer to => [ Removing dual mass flywheel ]

Bolt length: 22.5 mm; 60 Nm + an additional 90° 1/ 4 turn.

Bolt length: 43 mm; 60 Nm + an additional 180° 1/ 2 turn.

5 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, refer to => [ Removing dual mass flywheel ]

6 Needle bearing

Removing and installing, Refer to => Engine Mechanical Engine

Identification





Pressure plate with stop mechanism (position sensor) - arrow -.

Checking ends of diaphragm spring





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

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.

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.

Removing dual mass flywheel





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 holes - arrows -.

- When removing bolts - B -, make sure the bolt heads do not contact flywheel - arrows - because this would damage the flywheel when the bolts are turned further.

- Removing and installing dual-mass flywheel. Refer to =>
Engine Mechanical Engine