idrivetoofast

My first time doing a clutch job. Where is the pilot bearing. I can't find it in the Bentley. Maybe they call it something else? I've read a lot of posts on how to remove it, but I don't know what or where it is.

idrivetoofast

The bearing in the center doesn't exist in my car. Yes, I'm sure. I assume this is the pilot bearing, yes? Is it possible that my car was doesn't have this?

<img src="http://www.ilikefunding.com/temp/pilotbearing.jpg">

JustAdam

Someone help this guy!

coasTTal

Go to the Chicago forum and search for a post by Russ. He is an audi tech and he will normally answer you in a day or two. Email and do not post in the forum. He does not like answering technical questions in the forum.

Doing your own clutch on a TT is a pretty big deal. In years past I have done them on Fords and Chevies, where it is relatively easy to just drop them, install the new stuff with the spline tools and all works pretty well.

Good Luck.

Squirt-Tortuga

1: Yes, that is the pilot bearing in the center of the picture.
2: Yes, your car MUST have one in the same place. If you even tried to drive the car without it, you would be in a world of hurt in no time.
3: The pilot bearing is a press-fit item, so it is unlikely that it would have "fallen out" unnoticed, but you might check the floor and the trans input shaft, just in case.
4: If you didn't know all this already, why try to change your own clutch? It's asking for trouble.

idrivetoofast

I do it because I want to learn. It's a part of life. When you do something for the first time, you often come across things you don't already know. It's not asking for trouble. If you never tried something where you "didn't know all this already" you'd never get anywhere.

idrivetoofast

Thanks nasTTcar, I'll do that.

AmarilloA4

It has been a while ... but I sure don't remember a pilot bearing.
Replaced all the flywheel bolts, clutch, pressure plate, eng. mount bolts and rear main seal, etc.
Tried to have the flywheel ground but due to the spring loaded assembly it can't be done.
DO THE SLAVE CYL while your in their !! and make sure you lube the splines.
Mine was so gummed up that the clutch pedal would not return to full stroke without several taps of the pedal..
2000 180TTQ.

idrivetoofast

I'm using a kit that came with the release bearing/slave cyl assy. It also came with lube for the spline. Many thanks for your input. I'm going to ask the dealer tomorrow when I go to get niknaks. Maybe some of them don't use pilot bearings.

AmarilloA4

Good luck !!