Is it easy to replace a clutch?
You don’t need to go to an auto mechanic school just to learn how to change a clutch. Changing the clutch is relatively easy as long as you are not worried about getting your hands dirty.
How hard is it to put a new clutch in?
After that, it’s about as straightforward as a job can be — basically just replace all of your wear parts: flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disc, pilot bearing and throw-out bearing. With new parts, you’ll want to reference a service manual for all of the proper torque figures.
How do you know when your clutch is gone?
If you’re experiencing any of the below symptoms, you may need a clutch replacement:
- Spongy, sticking, vibrating or loose clutch pedal when pressed.
- Squeaking or grumbling noise when pressed.
- Ability to rev the engine, but poor acceleration.
- Difficulty shifting gear.
What is the clutch kit for a VW Jetta?
The single mass flywheel conversion kit bolts directly to the crankshaft without modification, and comes with a mating clutch package that includes friction disc, pressure plate, release bearing, and pilot tool, plus new flywheel and pressure plate bolts. Steps in this tutorial apply to a VW MK4 Jetta with a 1.8T engine and ve-speed transaxle.
How do you change the clutch on a VW Mk4?
Remove the shift cable mechanism as an assembly. Start by removing the three bolts holding the shift cable bracket to the transaxle (arrows). (Slave cylinder and engine labeled for reference.) Remove the snap clip (left arrow) from the gate selector shaft and slide the shaft out of its tube in the transaxle.
How to replace and remove new clutch kit and flywheel on?
Install the new flywheel and hand thread the bolts. Tighten them in a diagonal pattern to 44 ft-lb. Double check them. Then tighten them all in a diagonal pattern another 1/4 turn. They are single use stretch bolts with threadlocker and should not be reused. Very lightly grease the splines of the clutch. Less is better.
Can a flywheel be replaced on a VW?
If you never want to deal with rattling DMF again you could replace it with a regular solid flywheel from a VW Corrado G60 4 cylinder. This is a common modification and they have good aftermarket support.
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