What grease should be used on the clutch release mechanism bearings and friction surfaces?

MoS2 grease, VW Part No. G 000 602, should be used to lubricate all bearings and friction surfaces of the pedal assembly and clutch release mechanism.

Does servicing the cable-operated clutch require removing the transmission?

Yes. The manual states that servicing the cable-operated clutch requires the transmission to be removed from the engine, with special tools and equipment; see section 34 Manual Transmission for removal procedures.

What should be checked before replacing a faulty clutch cable?

Before replacing a faulty clutch cable, check the operation of the cable adjustment mechanism as described under 'Faulty cable adjustment mechanism, repairing' (page 30a-6).

What precaution is given about self-locking nuts and circlips?

The warning states to always replace self-locking nuts and circlips during repairs.

What should be done before disconnecting the battery ground strap?

Always obtain the anti-theft radio code first, then disconnect the battery ground strap.

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VW 020 Transmission Clutch Service Manual Page 30a-1 - Release Mechanism

VW 020 transmission clutch service manual page 30a-1: section contents and release mechanism

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Bentley-style manual page 30a-1 for the 020 transmission clutch: section table of contents plus Clutch Release Mechanism intro noting MoS2 (VW G 000 602) grease on friction surfaces.

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This is page 30a-1 from a Volkswagen service manual (Bentley-style), the opening page of Section 30a covering the clutch used with the 020 manual transmission. The page provides a table of contents for the section, listing procedures and their page references: general information, clutch release mechanism assembly, clutch cable removal and installation (with the cable adjustment mechanism compressed or not compressed), cable adjustment mechanism functional check and repair, over-center spring removal/installation, clutch pedal removal/installation, plus clutch assembly, clutch removal/installation, flywheel and pressure plate versions, flywheel, and pressure plate (pages 30a-1 through 30a-11). The General text notes that servicing the cable-operated clutch requires removing the transmission from the engine (see section 34 Manual Transmission), and includes an airbag safety warning directing readers to section 69 Seatbelts, Airbags. The Clutch Release Mechanism introduction refers to an exploded view (Fig. 1) and specifies lubricating all bearings and friction surfaces with MoS2 grease, VW Part No. G 000 602. Cautions advise replacing self-locking nuts and circlips, obtaining the anti-theft radio code before disconnecting the battery ground strap, and verifying part numbers with a Volkswagen parts department. A note advises checking the cable adjustment mechanism before replacing a faulty clutch cable.

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Frequently asked questions

What grease should be used on the clutch release mechanism bearings and friction surfaces?: MoS2 grease, VW Part No. G 000 602, should be used to lubricate all bearings and friction surfaces of the pedal assembly and clutch release mechanism.
Does servicing the cable-operated clutch require removing the transmission?: Yes. The manual states that servicing the cable-operated clutch requires the transmission to be removed from the engine, with special tools and equipment; see section 34 Manual Transmission for removal procedures.
What should be checked before replacing a faulty clutch cable?: Before replacing a faulty clutch cable, check the operation of the cable adjustment mechanism as described under 'Faulty cable adjustment mechanism, repairing' (page 30a-6).
What precaution is given about self-locking nuts and circlips?: The warning states to always replace self-locking nuts and circlips during repairs.
What should be done before disconnecting the battery ground strap?: Always obtain the anti-theft radio code first, then disconnect the battery ground strap.