Hello
Not sure if this will be of interest to anyone but we bought an X reg A2 1.4 petrol for our son who is 17 next month.
The car has a few issues, one of which is clutch pedal judder as well as unpleasant noises when the pedal is depressed.
So, I decided to change the clutch myself which means removing the gearbox.
I've not done this before but 'how hard could it be??' : )
So, with a handful of standard tools (decent socket set, a couple of screwdrivers, some ring spanners, one axel stand & a trolley jack plus a few other minor bits) I started today mid morning. By about 4:30, the gearbox was out & new clutch / pressure plate / release bearting were fitted.
I've not put the gearbox back yet (it started to rain) so I'll do this in the next couple of days. I'll also add some photos.
The only 'specialised' tools I needed (as in something less likely to be in your standard tool kit) were a 9mm ring spanner (or socket would have done) to undo the actual pressure plate bolts and an M8 spline socket for the drive shaft bolts. Other than that, it was more of less 10mm, 13mm, 16mm & 18mm nuts & bolts.
I followed this >> http://workshop-manuals.com/audi/a2...ving_and_installing_gearbox/removing_gearbox/
But a few steps weren't necessary (at lest on the X reg petrol):
No need to remove wipers / scuttle or fresh air duct.
There was no cross brack to remove under the gear cables.
The speedo cable connector / position was different as was the reversing light switch.
Didn't have this to remove - Remove small cover plate -A- for flywheel behind right-hand flange shaft -arrows.
Pedulum support was different but still needed removal.
Didn't do any of this (didn't need to)
– Release coupling rod (left-side) -1- from anti-roll bar.
– Detach suspension link (left-side) from wheel bearing housing -arrow- → Rep. Gr.40.
– Remove wheel housing liner from wheel housing (left-side).
– Swivel wheel bearing housing outwards.
– Guide drive shaft (left-side) out between subframe and gearbox.
– Guide drive shaft into wheel housing and secure to suspension strut with wire or similar.
And obviously didn't have any of the VW brackets & tools to lower the gearbox.
Once all the bolts were out I supported it with the trolley jack, rotated it clockwise (looking from the N/S wheel arch) so the back, where the driveshafts fit, dropped down. I then wiggled it out with a thick foam cushion below so it didn't crash to the ground.
Release bearing was in bits & several of the pressure plate fingers were worn / bent. No good but nothing terminal.
I have to go now but will be back with photos & more details.
If i can do it, anyone can : )
Not sure if this will be of interest to anyone but we bought an X reg A2 1.4 petrol for our son who is 17 next month.
The car has a few issues, one of which is clutch pedal judder as well as unpleasant noises when the pedal is depressed.
So, I decided to change the clutch myself which means removing the gearbox.
I've not done this before but 'how hard could it be??' : )
So, with a handful of standard tools (decent socket set, a couple of screwdrivers, some ring spanners, one axel stand & a trolley jack plus a few other minor bits) I started today mid morning. By about 4:30, the gearbox was out & new clutch / pressure plate / release bearting were fitted.
I've not put the gearbox back yet (it started to rain) so I'll do this in the next couple of days. I'll also add some photos.
The only 'specialised' tools I needed (as in something less likely to be in your standard tool kit) were a 9mm ring spanner (or socket would have done) to undo the actual pressure plate bolts and an M8 spline socket for the drive shaft bolts. Other than that, it was more of less 10mm, 13mm, 16mm & 18mm nuts & bolts.
I followed this >> http://workshop-manuals.com/audi/a2...ving_and_installing_gearbox/removing_gearbox/
But a few steps weren't necessary (at lest on the X reg petrol):
No need to remove wipers / scuttle or fresh air duct.
There was no cross brack to remove under the gear cables.
The speedo cable connector / position was different as was the reversing light switch.
Didn't have this to remove - Remove small cover plate -A- for flywheel behind right-hand flange shaft -arrows.
Pedulum support was different but still needed removal.
Didn't do any of this (didn't need to)
– Release coupling rod (left-side) -1- from anti-roll bar.
– Detach suspension link (left-side) from wheel bearing housing -arrow- → Rep. Gr.40.
– Remove wheel housing liner from wheel housing (left-side).
– Swivel wheel bearing housing outwards.
– Guide drive shaft (left-side) out between subframe and gearbox.
– Guide drive shaft into wheel housing and secure to suspension strut with wire or similar.
And obviously didn't have any of the VW brackets & tools to lower the gearbox.
Once all the bolts were out I supported it with the trolley jack, rotated it clockwise (looking from the N/S wheel arch) so the back, where the driveshafts fit, dropped down. I then wiggled it out with a thick foam cushion below so it didn't crash to the ground.
Release bearing was in bits & several of the pressure plate fingers were worn / bent. No good but nothing terminal.
I have to go now but will be back with photos & more details.
If i can do it, anyone can : )