[V6-12v] Clutch replacement procedure...

[Casimiro Izquierdo]

As far as I know, a mandrel is just a pin that is used, among other things, to line up equipment - holes in particular.  Think of the pin you use to align the holes when you are changing a tire.  In the clutches that I have changed (non Audi) a nail, a steel pin, or anything cylindrical did the job.  But, being that we are talking about an Audi, all bets are off.

----- Original Message ----
From: James Whitehouse <james_whitehouse1 at yahoo.co.uk>
To: Audi list <v6-12v at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 4:31:52 PM
Subject: [V6-12v] Clutch replacement procedure...

Hi all, about to do a clutch replacement, Audi workshop manual and parts
diagram seem confusing. Wondered if anyone had a good procedure, or could
check a couple of things in a Bentley:

1. Audi parts diagram lists 'grease for clutch plate' (well actually it says
'grease for cluth plate, but I'm assuming this is a typo!). Also the
workshop manual is telling me that the clutch plate/ pressure plate must be
greased, or the service life of the clutch will be 'severely reduced'. I
find this odd as my understanding was that grease/oil contamination of
clutches was a very bad thing. What exactly am I supposed to grease, and
why? Any difference to this procedure in the Bentleys?

2. Do I have to use the locating mandril (special tool) listed in the
workshop manual, to centre the clutch plate, or can I do this in another
way?

3. The manual says I have to line up the white dots on the dual-mass
flywheel with those on the pressure plate. My pressure plate (OEM) doesn't
have one, will this cause problems?

Cheers,
James 

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