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For 1990-2009 cars only

Clutch Release Bearing Replacement LDE/A16XER, 2H0/A18XER

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to LINK.

  2. Object Number: 2156552  Size: SH
  3. Remove pressure line fastening sleeve (1).
  4. • Unlatch fastening sleeve for pressure line on clutch housing (arrows).
    • Draw fastening sleeve out of transmission slightly.
    • Detach fastening sleeve for pressure line.
    • Carefully unlatch 2x retaining lug (3).

    Object Number: 2156553  Size: SH
  5. Remove central release (1) with hydraulic line.
  6. Remove 3x fasteners (arrow).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2156554  Size: SH
  1. Clean 3x thread (1) in transmission.
  2. Note: Note installation position.

  3. Install fastening sleeve for pressure line.

  4. Object Number: 2156555  Size: SH

    Note: Use new bolts.

    It is essential to avoid pulling the central release at an angle.

  5. Install central release (1) with hydraulic line.
  6. • Clip hydraulic line in sleeve.
    • Lightly coat seal ring in central release with transmission fluid.
    • Preassemble 3 fasteners evenly in contact with the flange.
    • Tighten the 3 fasteners from central release (arrow) to 6 N·m (53.1 lb in).
  7. Install the transmission. Refer to LINK.