Clutch install on an A4 1.8tq.....Degree of difficulty & a few "?"s
09-08-2002, 02:17 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,193
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Clutch install on an A4 1.8tq.....Degree of difficulty & a few "?"s
so i have my new Spec clutch sitting here & i want to install it. but i dont have access to a lift/garage & dont want to take on a task i cant handle in my single car garage....
i read John Bass's FAQ & the Chiltion's manual & it looks do-able, but id need to rent a tranny jack & i wont have any room to move the tranny much once its out, is there room under the car to throw the new clutch in if i just slide the tranny back a bit?
or should i just pay to have it installed someplace where they have the tools & space to install it right? if so, know anyone in/near San Diego that does clutch installs for a decent price?
i read John Bass's FAQ & the Chiltion's manual & it looks do-able, but id need to rent a tranny jack & i wont have any room to move the tranny much once its out, is there room under the car to throw the new clutch in if i just slide the tranny back a bit?
or should i just pay to have it installed someplace where they have the tools & space to install it right? if so, know anyone in/near San Diego that does clutch installs for a decent price?
09-08-2002, 03:24 PM
#2
Member
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 3,348
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Clutch install on an A4 1.8tq.....Degree of difficulty & a few "?"s
I put the car on stands as high as posible. You will be able to lower the tranny and slide it back a bit and have enough room to work on the clutch.
09-08-2002, 03:41 PM
#3
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 815
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
There are a few special tools your going to need....but I am not sure which.
you may want to talk to dingster. I had mine installed because the quattro tranny is very heavy and I thought it would be best to leave it to a pro with a lift and tranny jack etc.
09-08-2002, 04:31 PM
#4
AudiWorld Super User
Join Date: Jul 2000
Posts: 4,072
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Don't forget to change the front seal. hard? just depends.
I saw and helped david change his. Mainly just holding the tranny to make sure it didn't fall. But it can or might be a pain working on the ground? He did it on a lift. But it wasn't terribly difficult. I personally wouldn't of tackled it on the ground. But other people have done it without a problem.
jaime
jaime
09-08-2002, 04:53 PM
#5
AudiWorld Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,078
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Some unique tools you'll need......
Torx 45, 10mm "triple square".
bell housing is primarily 16mm bolts. Front axles are held on by the triple square bolts. It's kind of like a 12 point allen. Center driveshaft is held on by 6mm allens, and are usually very tight. Hard to get out, sometimes strip out, too. Slave cylinder is a 6mm allen, then there's a couple electrical connectors. You can make it lighter by draining the fluid out, use the drain hole at the tail of the tranny. That way you'll only need snap ring pliers, not the special tool for the drain plug at the front dif housing. Pressure plate is held on by 6mm allens, flywheel by 17mm bolts. Pilot bearing is in the crankshaft, and won't come off with the flywheel. You'll need an internal puller on a slide hammer, or some other unique tool to get it out. I think that covers most of it......
Good luck!
bell housing is primarily 16mm bolts. Front axles are held on by the triple square bolts. It's kind of like a 12 point allen. Center driveshaft is held on by 6mm allens, and are usually very tight. Hard to get out, sometimes strip out, too. Slave cylinder is a 6mm allen, then there's a couple electrical connectors. You can make it lighter by draining the fluid out, use the drain hole at the tail of the tranny. That way you'll only need snap ring pliers, not the special tool for the drain plug at the front dif housing. Pressure plate is held on by 6mm allens, flywheel by 17mm bolts. Pilot bearing is in the crankshaft, and won't come off with the flywheel. You'll need an internal puller on a slide hammer, or some other unique tool to get it out. I think that covers most of it......
Good luck!
09-08-2002, 08:38 PM
#7
Member
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 3,348
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I forgot who it was but a bunch of guys did it on the ground without a tranny jack
Basically one of them bench pressed it in place and someone else bolted it up. I was shocked after I heard it cuz I was told the Quattro tranny weighs like 180lbs and it's very hard to manuever in the confined space.
Trending Topics
09-08-2002, 08:48 PM
#9
Elder Member
Join Date: Jul 2000
Posts: 23,167
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Charlie,I don't know what your abilities are and don't take this the wrong way but I know you didn't
install your turbo kit. I assume because you didn't feel up to the task. I'd say if you didn't feel like you could take that on,don't try the clutch install. HOWEVER,if you have the time and an alternate means of transport.....go for it. Just take your time. It's just a matter of nuts and bolts.Doing is how you learn.
09-09-2002, 06:37 AM
#10
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 1,894
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you can get the car hihg enough in the air you'll be fine
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/800/mvc-009f.jpg"></center><p>We had the front jacked all the way and had a double set of Jack stands for support. A tranny jack will be very helpful but 4 friends worked ok for us. Make sure you have a backup car because unless you are agile and proficent at it, it will be an all weekend deal. You will not be able to get the tranny too far out of the way but you wont need much room to remove the clutch and flywheel. Airtools are very helpful now. Use lots of locktite when buttoning everything back up.
This pic is when we were about halfway done.
This pic is when we were about halfway done.