Removing and installing clutch engagement, gearboxes made up to 05.2011 — VW
Removing and installing clutch engagement, gearboxes made up to 05.2011 on VW: 11 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016), VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)
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- Only a few, »older« gearboxes do not have a clip.
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ If the dual clutch is renewed, the following components must also be renewed:Both engaging levers with engagement bearing.Retainer for engaging lever.Shims for engagement bearing.After the dual clutch and corresponding components have been renewed, the position of the engagement bearings for "“K 1 and K 2”" must always be readjusted . — Remove small engagement bearing with shim.
- Remove large engaging lever.
- Undo bolts and remove small engaging lever. [Note: Only a few, »older« gearboxes do not have a clip.]
- Remove retainer for engaging lever.
- Insert retainer for engaging lever.
- Fit small engaging lever with clip and secure with 2 new bolts. Specified torque: [Note: Only a few, »older« gearboxes do not have a clip.]
- Insert large engaging lever.
- Check both engaging levers are seated correctly.
- Insert small engagement bearings with measured shim for "“K 2”".
- By turning (arrows), check whether small engagement bearing is properly installed and that grooves are seated correctly.
- Fix »large« shim for "“K 1”" in place with 3 drops of adhesiveAMV 195 KD1 01.
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