CLUTCH

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1993 Volkswagen Golf III

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ARTICLE BEGINNING

1993 Clutch

Cabriolet, Golf, GTI & Jetta

DESCRIPTION

The clutch is a single dry disc type, which uses a diaphragm
spring-type pressure plate. The clutch is operated by a cable.

ADJUSTMENTS

System is automatically adjusted and requires no manual
adjustment.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Transaxle may be lowered out of vehicle without removing
engine.

Removal
1) Obtain radio code. Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove upper clutch housing-to-transaxle bolts. Disconnect right
engine mount. Disconnect back-up light switch wires, speedometer cable
and clutch cable at transaxle. See Fig. 1.

Fig. 1: Identifying Clutch Cable & Related Components
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.

2) Disconnect shift linkage at gearshift lever. Disconnect
transaxle mounting brackets. Attach Engine Support (10-222) to engine.
Disconnect front engine support bracket. Remove starter and clutch
shields.
3) Remove exhaust pipe bracket. Support transaxle with floor
jack. Remove rear transaxle mount. Disconnect left and right drive

shafts at transaxle. Turn steering full left and secure axles. Remove
large clutch cover plate bolts (plate remains on engine). Remove small
clutch cover plate bolts and clutch cover plate.
4) Push engine as far to the right as possible. Pull
transaxle away from engine while positioning engine so right drive
flange clears flywheel. Lower and remove transaxle.
5) With transaxle removed, install Flywheel Holder (VW558) on
flywheel. Remove flywheel and clutch disc. Pry retaining ring from
intermediate plate, and lift intermediate plate from pressure plate.
Remove pressure plate-to-crankshaft bolts in a diagonal pattern.

Installation
Reverse removal procedure to complete installation. Clean hub
spinnes of input shaft and apply a light coat of grease. Ensure that
protrusion on intermediate plate points away from pressure plate. See
Fig. 2. Ensure transaxle oil level is correct.

Fig. 2: Exploded View Of Clutch Assembly
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.

CLUTCH CABLE

NOTE: If installing new cable, compress adjusting mechanism using
same retaining strap used to compress adjusting mechanism of
new cable. Strap is included with new cable.

Removal & Installation
1) Carefully cut 1/2 of retaining strap eyelet. Remove
retaining strap from new clutch cable, being careful not to bend
clutch cable. Depress clutch pedal at least 5 times. Install retaining
strap onto old cable. See Fig. 3.
2) With an assistant, compress adjusting mechanism and hook
retaining strap tabs onto pins of adjusting mechanism. If adjusting

mechanism cannot be compressed, repair or replace adjusting mechanism.
Remove over-center spring and clutch cable. Installation is reverse of
removal. Ensure proper operation by depressing clutch pedal at least 5
times and move clutch release lever approximately 10 mm in direction
opposite of normal travel. Clutch release lever must move freely
during check.

NOTE: Always depress clutch pedal at least 5 times before repeating
operation check.

Fig. 3: Removing Clutch Cable
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

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Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Clutch Cover Plate Bolt .......................... 15 (20)
Drive Shaft-To-Transaxle Bolt .................... 32 (43)
Flywheel Bolt .................................... 15 (20)
Pressure Plate Bolt ................... 22 (30) + 1/4 Turn
Starter Bolt ..................................... 44 (60)
Transaxle-To-Engine Bolt ......................... 55 (75)

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