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".
