AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G 01W Transmission Clutch Release User Guide

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Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair
Group 13 6 -
Needle roller bearing
Removing and installing
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Special tools and equipment
Position of clutch plate: spring pack (coil springs) or marking
"Getriebeseite" facing pressure plate and transmission.
Clutch lining and contact surface of pressure plate must make full contact
with flywheel before bolts are inserted. Fig. 1 Centering clutch plate and removing and installing
pressure plate
3067 flywheel retainer 3176 centering mandrel
- When installing on 2.8 Liter 5V 142 kW engine (or 2.8 Liter 128 kW
engine if installed), make sure white color marking on dual-mass
flywheel lines up with white color marking on pressure plate when
assembling.
- Loosen and tighten bolts in stages and in diagonal sequence.
Final tightening torque: 22 Nm (16 ft lb).
- Reverse position of 3067 flywheel retainer when removing.
- Use 3176 centering mandrel to center clutch plate.
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Note:
For repairs, it is essential to match the clutch pressure plate and the
clutch disc according to the 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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