...The following workshop equipment is required: With the vehicle positioned on the ramp with the front wheels removed, remove the steering column to steering rack pinch bolt located in the driver's foot well, and disconnect the steering column from the rack. Open the bonnet, disconn...
...LuK Clutch Academy - 2005 BMW X3 2.0D REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the clutch and dual mass flywheel in a 2005 BMW X3 fitted with a 2.0 diesel engine. The X3 shares the same platform as the 3 Series, so if you’ve replaced a clutch on one of these, everything will look pretty famil...
...LuK Clutch Academy 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 REPXPERT's Alistair Mason, replaces the clutch in a 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 (petrol), which has covered more than 85,000 miles. With a book time of just shy of five hours and basic workshop equipment required, this is a profitable repair for any worksh...
...LuK Clutch Academy 2009 Audi 2.0 TDI Quattro This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason, replaced the clutch assembly and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on a 2009 Audi TT 2.0 TDi Quattro, which had covered more than 85,000 miles. With a recommended book time of seven hours and all information availabl...
...REPXPERT Alistair Mason, replaces the clutch on a Opel Movano 2.3 D, which had covered more than 140,000 miles. As is the norm with light commercial vehicles, the first job is to check the ramp's weight capability and how much equipment is in the back of the vehicle. The Movano has an '...
...Dual mass flywheel Dual mass fly wheel DMF - Important things to consider before installationIt's all in the preparation! Ralf Kuhlmey, Technical Trainer at Schaeffler in the Automotive Aftermarket, shows how to properly prepare for a professional DMF replacement…...
...DMF - Visual inspection and damage patterns Dual mass flywheel Dual mass fly wheel Ralf Kuhlmey, Technical Trainer at Schaeffler in the Automotive Aftermarket, conducts a visual check of several LuK DMFs - highlighting the different types of issues that can occur – such as greas...
...DMF Testing Tool Dual mass flywheel Dual mass fly wheel Using the LuK DMF Testing Tool allows you to determine possible DMF wear by measuring the rotational freeplay angle and the bearing rock. Ralf Kuhlmey, Technical Trainer at Schaeffler in the Automotive Aftermarket, explains how to...
...See this and 1,000s more Tech Tips on TechTips.ie 48 August/September 2020 AUTOBIZ See this and 1,000s more Tech Tips on TechTips.ie Gearbox removal With the vehicle positioned on a vehicle lift – either a two-post or wheel-free is ideal – open the bonnet, disconnect the ai...
...LuK Clutch Academy Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi This month, REPXPERT, Alistair Mason, replaced the clutch assembly in a 2014 2WD Nissan Qashqai. The repair time is four-and-a-half hours, with the following workshop equipment required: two-post vehicle lift, engine support, transmission jack...