Clutch, Installing: Installing: Notes

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-- Take the DSG® clutch out of the packaging by pressing the drive plate into the outer clutch pack carrier with both thumbs.

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch From Wrapping, Removal

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-- Check the bottom of the clutch to see if the 4 hub seals are seated correctly, correct them if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Ring Installation Position

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The ends of the seals should not overlap one another.

-- Turn the seals one time. They must move freely and must not stick.

Fig 3: Clutch Cover Location

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-- Verify that the protruding tab -arrow- of the drive plate is positioned between the color coded teeth of the outer clutch pack carrier.

If no mark is available:

-- Mark the location of the tab to the outer clutch pack carrier circumference with a waterproof marker as shown in the figure.

When installing, the drive plate tab must be placed back on this marked location.

-- Place the retaining bar T10303 in position on the clutch cover as shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Bar T10303 On Cover Seat

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-- Set the DSG® clutch, using a rotating motion, into the clutch housing, but do not let it fall in. Press the drive plate into the outer clutch pack carrier with both thumbs -arrows- to install.

Fig 5: Placing Multi-Plate Clutch Into Clutch Bell Housing Using Rotational And Vertical Movements

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A second technician should hold the retaining bar T10303.

Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Pin T10303
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NOTE:

The retaining bar remains there until the clutch end cover is installed.

The DSG® clutch must not be turned now, otherwise the retaining bar T10303 could be twisted in its position.

-- Remove the drive plate from the installed clutch -arrows-, if necessary, use a screwdriver to carefully pry it out of the teeth of the outer clutch pack carrier.

Fig 7: Identifying Clutch Cover And Clutch

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-- Move the drive plate to the side.

CAUTION:

Do not remove or lift the inner clutch pack carrier, under any circumstances. The clutch discs could rotate themselves.