Clutch Release Mechanism Assembly Overview

Clutch Release Mechanism Assembly Overview






1 Ball Studs

• 25 Nm

• Lubricate the clutch release mechanism bearing surface - arrow A - with lubricant (G 000 100).

2 Intermediate Piece

• Replace if damaged

3 Retaining Spring

• Engage in the clutch release lever

4 Release Bearing

• Different versions

• Allocation, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA

• Do not wash, only wipe off

• Replace noisy bearings

• Coat the clutch release lever bearing area with adhesive lubricating paste (G 000 150)

• If equipped, remove any grease inside the bearing area for the guide sleeve - arrow B -

• Allow retaining tabs of release bearing to engage in release lever

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Clutch Release Lever with Release Bearing and Guide Sleeve ] Clutch Release Lever With Release Bearing and Guide Sleeve

Release bearing through 02.2008

• Inner diameter - arrow B -: 34 mm

• Release bearing, checking

Release bearing with pressure ring - from February 2008

• Inner diameter - arrow B -: 36 mm

• Check the release bearing with the pressure ring

5 Clutch Release Lever

• Different versions

• Allocation, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA

• Remove the old grease from the release lever.

• Lubricate the release lever bearing surface - arrow C - with adhesive lubricating paste (G 000 150).

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Clutch Release Lever with Release Bearing and Guide Sleeve ] Clutch Release Lever With Release Bearing and Guide Sleeve

6 Bolt

• 8 Nm

• Different bolt lengths

• Allocation, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA

• Quantity: 2

• Insert with locking fluid (AMV 185 101 A1)

7 Securing Plate

• For guide sleeve

• Deleted from 02.2008

• Also deleted when installing a new guide sleeve - 8 -

• Allocation, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA

8 Guide Sleeve

• Different versions

• Allocation, refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA

• Remove any grease on the guide sleeve - arrow D -

Guide sleeve through 02.2008

• Diameter - arrow D -: 34 mm

• When replacing, install without the locking plate - 7 -

Guide sleeve from 02.2008

• Installed on the release bearing with pressure ring

• Diameter - arrow D -: 36 mm

• Installed with the locking plate - 7 -

9 Clutch Slave Cylinder

• Do not operate clutch pedal after removal

• Pay attention to the work sequence when bleeding.

• When inserting, push in so far until the bolt can be installed.

10 Transmission

Checking the Release Bearing through 02.2008

• Release bearing with loosened plastic ring - 1 - must be replaced.





• If the running surface - arrow 2 - on plastic ring - 1 - is worn deeper than 0.8 mm, the release bearing - 3 - must be replaced.

Release Bearing with Pressure Ring - 1 - from February 2008





• The pressure ring for the release bearing - 1 - may have axial and radial play.

• The pressure ring - 1 - can tip on all sides inside the release bearing - 3 -.

• If the running surface - arrow 2 - on pressure ring - 1 - is worn deeper than 0.8 mm, the release bearing - 3 - must be replaced.

• The pressure ring is almost loose when the release bearing is not touching the clutch.

Lubricating the Release Bearing





Noises when actuating the clutch

• Rattling noises can occur when pressing the clutch if there is not enough grease on the release bearings - arrows -

• Lubricate the release bearings - arrows - with adhesive lubricating paste (G 000 150).

• Remove any grease still in the guide sleeve bearing area.