Clutch plate - examine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 7X

• Special tools named: feeler gauge

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• Use a vernier caliper to measure wear depth (grooves) on tab ends; it should not be greater than 0.30 mm.
• Maximum bending: 0.10 mm.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine Engine10Engine - remove and install.
2. Remove the transmission.
3. Remove plate and clean with compressed air.
4. Check plate for wear, cracks and membrane spring breaks.
5. Check whether thrust plate has grooves/wear or overheating marks, resulting from trepidation or skidding

6. Check whether the rivets (arrows) are properly fastened.
7. Check whether tab ends (arrows) are excessively worn or have burnt points. [Note: Use a vernier caliper to measure wear depth (grooves) on tab ends; it should not be greater than 0.30 mm.]
8. Check for bending on plate contact surface, using a steel scale and a feeler gauge. [Note: Maximum bending: 0.10 mm.]
9. Install engine Engine10Engine - remove and install.
10. Install transmission.
11. Adjust clutch cable .

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