Clutch "“B”" — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B5 (8D), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E), Audi A6 C5 (4B), Audi A8 D2 (4D)

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• A leaking or sticking valve ball will cause impairment of power transmission in reverse gear.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The illustration shows the currently installed version of clutch "“B”", with corrugated spring , 2 outer plates and 2 friction plates . If an older version is installed (with no corrugated spring but 3 friction plates and 3 outer plates), always renew clutch "“B”". — Check running surface (arrow) in cylinder "“B”" for wear.
2. Renew cylinder "“B”".
3. Check rectangular section seals .
4. Rub down running surface one or two times with abrasive paper and oil (grain size 600).
5. Clean running surface thoroughly with clean cloth and check running surface.

6. Renew cylinder "“B”".
7. Lightly lubricate drilling for valve ball (arrow) from the front with oil.
8. ⚠ Wear safety goggles. — Apply compressed air to valve ball from the rear.
9. Release ball with nail or tip of ballpoint pen.
10. Renew piston "“B”". [Note: A leaking or sticking valve ball will cause impairment of power transmission in reverse gear.]

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