Re: Changing Audi A4 Clutch, myself!

"dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

>WOW
>You scared me for a minute with the front pump and torque converter!  lol

It was late, and I was tired... that's my excuse and I'm sticking with
it <g>.

>There is someone semi-local to me that asked for help changing out his 
>clutch in a 2001 A4 1.8t quattro.  He has already pulled out everything
and 
>has trouble putting the trans back onto the engine.  I emailed him 
>instructing him to check that the clutch disc fits onto the trans
mainshaft 
>and make sure he uses the alignment tool when bolting the clutch
components 
>together.  He is doing this all in his driveway and is too far for me to 
>assist.

That's a good gesture on your part. Making sure the clutch disc fits
(and the correct part has been supplied) is a simple check that can
save you from a headache on reinstallation.

>BTW I am not sure if it is easier to pull the engine or pull the trans. 
>Which is easier?

First off I've never done one of these clutches on the ground with the
vehicle on jack stands, but the procedure I use should apply fine.

I sup****t the engine with a brace up top and take off the exhaust
system and drive shafts.  With the transmission sup****ted separately,
I'll then lower the sub frame, then lower the engine/transmission
enough to remove all of the bolts around the bell housing, starter and
other various components attached to the transmission. Lower a little
more and remove.