Clutch slave replacement

[Kurt Deschler]

On my 5k, even the air chisel was futile in removing the drift pin. I had
to use a drift on a long length of socket extension through the wheel well
and hit that pretty hard with a hammer.
	Kurt
	'87 5kcstq

> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:46:14 -0500
> From: "Ben Swann" <benswann at comcast.net>
> Subject: Clutch slave replacement [was Re: Thinking about getting a
> 	Mechanicaly-challened '88 90Q]
> To: <tyson at up-times.com>
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
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> Assuming the specifics of clutch slave location are the same as on the
> older transmissions of the 4kq's and coupes, it is doable in situ
> although somewhat of a PITA.
>
> I have found one tool that takes the job out of the realm of impossible
> is a compact air chisel.  There is not really any room to swing a hammer
> to get the retaining pin out.  Use an air chisel and the proper punch or
> drift fitting to get the pin started out and follow through with a bolt
> or pin that is just small enough to fit inside the hole without getting
> stuck, but large enough to mate with the hollow pin.
>
> After futile attempt of removal with a hammer for hours, I was able to
> have the pin out in minutes with the proper setup - actually once you
> have the right combination, it is out like "BRAAAP' in seconds.  Just
> break your arm in a few places to position the air chisel and punch -
> then let the air do the rest.
>
> I recommend trying a thorough bleeding of master and slave first, as
> this may fix the problem and at least will get you familiar with what
> needs to be done if replacement is required.
>
> Ben
>
> [> The slave cylinder is INSIDE the clutch bell housing on this car?!
>
> Did I really put it that way?  Must have been half asleep... it is on
> the top of the bell housing, and a bear to remove because of limited
> access, but it can be done.
>
> > I was talking to a local member here in Seattle that works for a used
> > Audi parts shop and he was telling me about engine/tranny removal on
> > these cars... From what this guy tells me, the tranny and motor must
> > come out together and furthermore must come out the BOTTOM! I cant
> > even phantom how I am going to get the car high enough (and stable so
> > it doesn't fall on me) to do that.
>
> As bad as the job can be, it can also go very quickly.]