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:
Central locking
General information
WARNING
If you leave the vehicle, switch the ignition
off and take the key with you. This applies
particularly when children remain in the vehicle.
Otherwise, children could start the vehicle
or operate electrical equipment (such
as power windows), which increases the risk
Gas-Filled Strut, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Support the lid or secure it against falling.
- Sedan: remove the right luggage compartment side trim panel.
Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels;
Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and Installing.
- Using a sm
