Clutch Release Mechanism

Clutch Release Mechanism

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Thrust plate (VW 401)

• Thrust disc (VW 412)

• Thrust tube (VW 454)

• Press tube (2040)

• Torque wrench (VAG 1331)

• Internal puller (Kukko 21/4)

• Counter-support (Kukko 22/1)

• Locking fluid (AMV 185 101 A1)

• Sealing grease (G 052 128 A1)

• Copper grease (Z 381 351 TE)

• Adhesive (AMV 195 KD1 01)

Checking and servicing release bearing with glued plastic ring





Identification: inner side of plastic ring has three tabs - arrows -.

The plastic ring - arrows - may come loose from the release bearing when the transmission or release bearing is removed. The release bearing does not have to be replaced if this happens.

- Before installing the transmission, glue the loose plastic ring back onto the bearing ring with adhesive (AMV 195 KD1 01 ).

Three square tabs - arrows - of the plastic ring engage in recesses of bearing ring.

• The release bearing must be replaced if the groove worn on the plastic ring is deeper than 0.8 mm.

Checking release bearing with mechanically attached plastic ring





Identification: retaining tabs around plastic ring - arrows -.

• The release bearing must be replaced if plastic ring - 1 - has come loose.

• The release bearing - 3 - must be replaced if groove - arrow 2 - worn on the plastic ring - 1 - is deeper than 0.8 mm.

Pulling oil seal out of guide sleeve





A Counter-support, e.g. (Kukko 22/1)
B Internal puller 23.5 to 30 mm, e.g. (Kukko 21/4)

Pressing oil seal into guide sleeve (press in onto stop)





• The open side of seal faces toward thrust tube ( VW 454).