Clutch, Installing: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION:

The drive plate of a new clutch is not secured with the lock ring, it only sits "taut" in the clutch.
Thus, press the drive plate into the outer clutch pack carrier with both thumbs during the following steps.
The drive plate must be engaged between the teeth of the exterior clutch pack.
If the drive plate is loosened, the clutch discs in the DSG® clutch can slip out of place and the DSG® clutch may not be correctly set during installation under certain circumstances.

Short Description

Adjust the clutch axial play when installing.
Secure the transmission to the transmission holder so that it is vertical when removing and installing the clutch. Refer to SECURING TO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER . This is the only position in which the clutch axial play can later be adjusted without complications.
The large lamella carrier is inserted in all clutch discs in the clutch. The large lamella carrier must not slip out of the lowest clutch disc.
The pump shaft is removed.
Do not install any wavy circlips

Special tools and workshop equipment required