Removing and installing "Sachs" clutch: VW Jetta VI / Golf V / Jetta

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5

• Renewed: clutch plates

Don't miss

• Disregard arrows (A) and (B).
• Make sure that stop pin (position setter) (arrow) can be moved easily.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove gearbox.
2. Use counterhold3067 to loosen bolts.
3. Loosen bolts in small steps and diagonally.
4. If stop does not loosen, press pin towards dual-mass flywheel.
5. Remove pressure plate and clutch plate. [Note: Select clutch plate and pressure plate according to engine code and Electronic Parts Catalogue.Check whether dowel sleeves for aligning engine and gearbox are fitted in cylinder block and install if necessary.If dowel sleeves are not fitted, difficulties shifting gears, clutch problems and possible noises from the gearbox (rattling of gears which are not engaged) could occur.]

6. Check spring connections between pressure plate and cover for cracks as well as rivet connections for secure seating. [Note: Renew clutch plates and pressure plates with damaged or loose rivet connections.Select clutch plate and pressure plate according to engine code and Electronic Parts Catalogue.Clean input shaft splines and, on used clutch plates, clean hub splines; remove corrosion and apply only a very thin coat of clutch plate spline greaseG 000 100 to splines. Then move clutch plate to and fro on input shaft until hub moves freely on shaft. Remove excessive grease.Pressure plates are protected against corrosion and greased. Clean contact surface only. Otherwise, the service life of the clutch will be considerably reduced.Pressure plate contact surface and clutch plate lining must make full contact with flywheel. Only then insert securing bolts.]
7. Reverse counterhold tool3067 for installation. [Note: Disregard arrows (A) and (B).]
8. Make sure that stop pin (position setter) (arrow) can be moved easily.
9. Push pressure plate onto centring pins.
10. Tighten all bolts evenly by hand until bolt heads contact pressure plate.
11. Tighten bolts in small steps diagonally in order not to damage centring holes of pressure plate and centring pins of dual-mass flywheel .
12. Install gearbox.

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