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
SEE MORE:
Digital compass
Switching the compass on and off
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
Fig. 55 Rearview mirror: digital compass is switched on
To turn the compass on or off, press the button
(1) until the compass display in the mirror turns
on or off.
The digital compass only works when the ignition
is tu
Tie Rod, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw -VAG1923-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to
starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement P
