This is the installation procedure of the G60 flywheel and the SACHS VR6 clutch. These same steps will work on a DMF Clutch including the LUK so everything below should apply with the exception of various torque settings as always check the Bentley manual for all torque specifications that pertain to your car and clutch manufacturer. When installing the G60 Flywheel use the torque specs for the A3 Crank to flywheel bolts.
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G60 flywheel and the SACHS VR6 clutch Installation Instruction
August 18th, 2008 · No Comments
5th Gear Swap How-to
August 10th, 2008 · No Comments
The procedure for swapping out the 5th gear is rather simply. In short all you have to do is remove the end cover of the tranny, remove 2 retaining bolts, remove both the gears, put on the new gears, replace bolts and end cap, refill with gear oil and you are done. Sounds simple enough right? It basically is except for the removing of the original gears, thats where things get tricky…
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Model 1524A Operating Manual
August 10th, 2008 · No Comments
Transmission Service with the Tranny Flusher
The number one reason for transmission failure is fluid breakdown. Over time, the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) becomes contaminated and loses its viscosity and the ability to lubricate the moving parts within the transmission. Conventional service methods of dropping the pan and changing the filter result in only about 30-40% of the total ATF in the transmission being drained out. That leaves 60-70% of the old ATF to be mixed with the new ATF introduced during service. Therefore, adequate lubrication is not achieved.
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