How the clutch works Pairs of gears of individual gears cannot be shifted while they are rotating under load from the engine. Therefore, it is necessary to briefly interrupt the connection between the...
Clutch test The wear of the clutch drive plate cannot be recognized immediately without dismantling. The first sign of wear is slipping. It can be detected during intensive acceleration with...
Clutch pedal free play A certain clearance must be maintained between the parts in the clutch assembly. This clearance must be such that the decoupling sleeve is not under spring pressure causing wear....
Driving with a broken clutch cable If three people broke off along the way, this does not mean the end of the trip. You can drive to the nearest workshop without a clutch. You can even shift up and down with gentle...
Clutch rod replacement In the interior of the car, dismantle the left glove box or the panel cover from below (see chapter " Interior of the car "). In the engine compartment, disconnect the clutch rod....
Installing and removing the clutch Remove gearbox (see chapter " Transmission "). Remove flywheel and clutch disc. If you also need to remove the clutch pressure plate, use a screwdriver to remove the locking ring...
Drive shafts — general description So that when driving and driving you feel as little as possible the effect of various forces on the steering, the axle shaft joints must transmit forces very evenly in all wheel...
Checking the covers of the semi-axial hinges The hinges of the semi-axial shafts are protected from moisture and dirt by rubber covers and filled with grease. Raise the front of the car and put it on supports so that the...
Troubleshooting for axle shafts In most cases, the driveshaft joints can suddenly fail, but from time to time these phenomena can come and go. "Quiet phase" can last for days or miles. Characteristic are...
Removing the drive shaft The locknut at the axle hub is self-locking and must be renewed each time it is assembled. In addition, it is important to know that elevated "Volkswagen" with the axle shaft...
Drive shaft disassembly To replace covers or hinges, the removed axle shaft must be disassembled. The difficulty lies in the fact that the hinge on the side of the gearbox is pressed in. If you can't...