1997 AUDI A4 01A Transmission Clutch Release Mechanism Service Workshop Manual

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CAUTION!
The pressure plate is treated against corrosion
and greased. Only the friction surface should be
cleaned, otherwise the service life of the clutch
will be considerably reduced. 3 -
Clutch plate
Installation position: Spring pack (coil
springs) facing pressure plate. Clutch lining
must make full contact with flywheel.
Marking "Getriebeseite" (if provided) faces
pressure plate Do not lubricateClutch plate diameter Page 00
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Centering Fig. 1Lightly lubricate splines
4 -
Pressure plate Removing and installing Fig. 1Checking ends of diaphragm spring Checking spring connection and rivets
Fig. 3

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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
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CAUTION! Fig. 1 Centering clutch plate and removing and installing
pressure plate
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. Tighten bolts evenly and in diagonal sequence to avoid damaging
centering holes in the pressure plate and centering pins on the
flywheel.
- 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: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
- Reverse position of 3067 flywheel retainer when removing.
- Use 3176 centering mandrel to center clutch plate.
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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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