Audi A4: Flywheel, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Puller - Clutch Module -T40176-
- Clutch Disc Shaft Spline Lubricant -G 000 100-
- Sealing Grease. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Removing
Note
- There is a normal "clicking" in the dual mass flywheel with "LuK" centrifugal pendulum absorber -A-.
- A "clicking" is heard when turning the clutch module -A- approximately every 90º. This noise comes from shifting pendulum masses (centrifugal pendulum absorber) in the dual mass flywheel and is not a fault.
- Secure the transmission on the Engine And Transmission Holder -VAS6095-. Refer to → Chapter "Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder".
- Remove the left flange shaft. Refer to → Chapter "Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing".
- Attach the Puller - Clutch Module -T40176- to the flywheel -A- with the nut -B--arrow-.
- Turn the Puller - Clutch Module -T40176- upward.
Note
To prevent the flywheel from tilting, counterhold it underneath as shown.
- Remove the flywheel from the input shaft -arrow-. Do not tilt the flywheel when doing this.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. At the same time note the following:
- Always clean the transmission housing in the area where the differential is accessed -arrow A- and the shaft seal -arrow B-.
Note
Replace the shaft seal between the differential and transmission housing -arrow B- if it is damaged.
- Fill the space between the sealing/dust lip halfway with sealing grease. Refer to the Parts Catalog for the correct sealing grease.
- Clean the input shaft -arrow-.
- Lubricate the input shaft splines using Grease for Clutch Disc Shaft Splines -G 000 100-.
- Slide the clutch module onto the input shaft -arrow- carefully without tilting it.
- Remove the Puller - Clutch Module -T40176- from the flywheel -A-.
- Install the left flange shaft. Refer to → Chapter "Left Flange Shaft, Removing and Installing".
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Dual Clutch, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Shop Crane -VAS6100-
Puller - Input Shaft -T40050-
Pressure Stand -T40099-
Guide Pins - Gearbox -T40288-
Engine Support Bridge - Additional Hooks (2
Input Shaft Double Shaft Seal, Replacing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal -T20143-
Thrust Piece -T40300-
Clutch, engaging bearing and slave cylinder removed. Refer
to
→ Chap
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Overview - Subframe
Subframe
Caution
There is a risk of damaging the threads on the subframe
threaded connection to the body.
The subframe bolts on the body must not be loosened or
tightened with an impact wrench.
Always install all bolts by hand for the first few turns.
There is a risk of damaging the s
Interior Door Mechanism, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Place the door trim panel on a soft surface.
- Equipped on some models: Remove the door ambient lighting lamps
-3- on the back of the door trim
panel by releasing the
