Audi A8 - Clutch C

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3.2 Clutch „C“
3 - Friction plate
❑ Checking for wear
⇒ page 165
4 - Outer plate
❑ Checking for wear
⇒ page 165
10 - Piston„C“
❑ Check for wear
12 - Cylinder „C/D“
❑ Check running surface
of piston „D“ for scoring
by friction plates
⇒ page 166
❑ Checking bearing bush
for wear ⇒ page 166
Checking friction plates and outer plates for wear
Signs of overheating on the outer plates indicate that the friction
plates are worn. Assess the degree of wear as described below:
A - Heat discoloration spots at intervals of more than 20 mm: outer
plates and friction plates are OK; they can be used again.
B - Heat discoloration spots at intervals of less than 20 mm: outer
plates and friction plates are worn and require renewal.
C - If outer and/or inner parts of outer plates are discoloured blue
or brown: outer plates and friction plates are worn and require
renewal.
Audi A6 2005 ➤ , Audi A8 2003 ➤
Servicing automatic gearbox 09E, four-wheel drive - Edition 12.2011
3. Assessment of wear on gearbox components 165