engine AUDI A4 2000 B5 / 1.G 01A Transmission Clutch Release Mechanism Service Workshop Manual

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Clutch, servicing


Special tools and equipment

3067 flywheel retainer
3176 centering mandrel

Notes:
Observe general repair instructions Page 00
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Replace clutch plates and pressure plates
which have damaged or loose rivets.
Select the correct clutch plate and pressure
plate according to the engine code Parts
catalog

Clean input shaft splines and (in the case of
used clutch plates) the hub splines. Remove
corrosion and apply only a very thin coating of
lubricant G 000 100 to the splines. Then move
clutch plate back and forth on input shaft until
hub moves freely on shaft. Excess grease must
be removed.

Pressure plates have an anti-corrosion coating
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and are greased. Only the contact surface may
be cleaned, otherwise the service life of the
clutch will be considerably reduced.
If the clutch has been burned out, thoroughly
clean the bellhousing, flywheel and parts of the
engine facing the transmission to reduce the
smell of burnt clutch.
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Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair
Group 13 1 -
Dual-mass flywheel
Make sure centering pins are in place and
seated correctly Contact surface for clutch lining must be
free of dirt, oil and grease
Removing and installing
2 -
Bolt
Always replaceWith dual-mass flywheel: 60 Nm (44 ft lb) +
1/2 turn (180 ) Without dual-mass flywheel: 60 Nm (44 ft
lb) + 1/4-turn (90 )
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5 -
Bolt
25 Nm (18 ft lb)Loosen and tighten in stages and in
diagonal sequence
6 -
Needle roller bearing
Removing and installingRepair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair
Group 13
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CAUTION!
For repairs, it is essential to match clutch pressure plate and clutch
disc according to engine code letters using the Parts catalog
microfiche. Fig. 2 Checking ends of the diaphragm spring
Wear up to half the thickness of the diaphragm spring is permitted

Fig. 3 Checking spring connection and rivets
- Check spring connection between pressure plate and cover for cracks
and make sure rivets are seated tightly.
- Replace clutches with damaged springs or loose rivets (arrows).
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