How to replace clutch and flywheel, 2.0tdi VW Sharan/SEAT Alhambra

Very detailed video, step by step instructions how to replace clutch on Volkswagen Sharan 7N 2.0 TDI engine. Also can be applied to its twin brother Seat Alhambra.
Important update! Following comment from "Bee ShopCS", while putting left driveshaft into place, instead of hitting on a brake disc, if you are struggling to insert spline into wheel bearing - insert outer joint first (because it's easier to align splines while the other end is loose), and then connect inner joint, but make sure that it's all sits straight and you don't break the thread.
Here's the link to full description of what has been done, also available in printable format:
www.wheelsandmotors.com/manua...
Clutch alignment tool:
amzn.to/49gZrc0
If you are looking for tools to do this job, please check this eBay page:
rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
www.WheelsAndMotors.com - online car manuals.

[@garyhowell-oc7nv]

Easy peasy! what a lovely chap - you should be a teacher! Calm, positive and softly spoken. Very inspirational video, with great detail. Thank you

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍 That's the power of video editing 😁

[@kevindowling6530]

My friend you are so good to make this video you have patients of a saint! also many thanks to your wife and matt and the making of this i was glued to it beginning to end!!

[@wawayltd]

Wow! Thank you :) Such a pleasure to see this appreciation.

[@supremekebab4306]

Just finished a dmf and clutch replacement on a 2.0tdi Seat Leon. This tutorial is great and helped a lot. For anyone wondering if its possible to carry out the work without an engine harness, the answer is yes! A block of wood atop a jack to support the engine will hold it in place just fine. Getting underneath is a little difficult with the jack in the way but you can get the clearance you need to do it. Good luck to anybody giving it a shot :)

[@trentc6069]

I think I'm going to do what you did too. I really don't feel like buying an engine harness I can't find anywhere to rent

[@Zanatos9]

Thanks for the incredible detail of doing the clutch. I've been reviewing videos so I could do mine, but they all have been either partial tear down, or star wipe to it being installed. They would drop the transmission, then suddenly everything is off, missing what came off and what not. I appreciate it big time taking the time to show every step.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Tony, glad if it helps someone :)

[@ryanlogan2911]

I pulled mine today. I had only watched half your video and not to the part of having to rotate the differential end up counterclockwise. I put a high reach hydraulic jack under the diff end and rolled it up. Then wiggled it out. To put in tomorrow I will rig off the Engine crossmember brace similar to how you did and lift it straight up with a small chain come along. My transmission jack was basically worthless lol. Glad I’m a union millwright and know how to rig loads into tight spots. I’m going back in with a CR170 clutch and flywheel from Europe. It’s the strongest dual mass setup available. Thanx again for the video!

[@alexrobertson232]

Wow what a video. I really enjoyed watching this the whole way through and learned a lot. I have a 2005 Golf TDI and while the DMF is still working it will need to be replaced at some point. Great filming by your wife as well, you two did a fantastic job. Highly appreciate the detailed and step by step video and good instructions. Subscribed !

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Alex 😎👍

[@Cupat1]

Think that's the most in depth clutch video I've ever saw, excellent, but of jiggling about getting the box out but as you say everyone will have a way that works for them.

[@wawayltd]

I've replaced clutch on this car again (330K miles). This time I dropped subframe for easier manoeuvres of gearbox. That worked.

[@alanpickering4497]

I just finished this job thanks for the inspiration. The hardest part for me was mating the gearbox back with the engine. After about 6 hrs of messing around it went in I cant remember how as I was so tired but relieved. I cant get 1st and 2nd gears very well but I think the shift linkage needs set up again. was going to do the EGR at the same time but another day as it still wasn't that much better access with the gearbox removed. Thanks again for a great video and commentary.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome, glad if it helped! I had the same issue with the gear change. You're right, its the linkage, cables that come from selector, the one that you have to twist and turn to disconnect - as you connect it, push it in deeper.

[@kevinsadler6369]

Just watched your video, well impressed with how you NEVER LOST YOUR TEMPER ,with that gearbox,your good lady n matt were needed at times, but you did it, and it was a very good watch. I am having mine done this week,with dodgy knees and being 63 yrs old ,i don't mind paying to have it done, I was just interested where 2 hours labour came from??? thanx to you i now know. Thanx for your video,it was a great watch,. And i have just subscribed to you channel,just to see what else of interest you have,cheers S

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Kevin! Lost temper and failures can be eliminated with magic of video editing, however I admit - it was fun to do, and I'm glad if it helps someone 😊

[@alesypalsy]

Great detailed video, I found this while searching for dual mass for my vw mk6 1.6 tdi golf and guess it pretty much the same to do, really impressed, thanks very much for taking the time to film this

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome :)

[@georgeandor7161]

Great job both with the car and with the filming! Your commentary was calm and professional. I almost believe I could do the job myself with the help of your video. Thank you very much!

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :)

[@Greenturkeyman]

Well done !! What an effort in such a small garage. Brings back the memories. I wish they wouldn’t make it so hard for people. 9mm spline bolts... nobody has that. So you have to buy, use once and throw away years later.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Roy :) As for tools - I'm a bit obsessed with them. love to collect them anyway :)

[@hardcore4476]

Throw away? Never!

[@bayerichmottorwerks6963]

I watched the whole video, I like the details and how you actually torque bolts, a lot of people impact everything.

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :)

[@nico100579yout]

you are on my TOP 3 best videos with " how to " !!! Congratulation . Also I must send my thanks to your wife who help a lot. Very good video both.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Nicolici! Glad if it helps 😊👍

[@david.4445]

Very enjoyable and highly detailed video with half a kilo of humour thrown in for good measure. One tiny point the “tank” for the fluid is normally called a reservoir. Well done!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks David 👍 "Reservoir" is too French for me 😁 I need to master English first 🤓

[@david.4445]

Just keep on with your sense of humour. Best tool in life

[@hardcore4476]

Was thinking the same thing when he paused 😅

[@raycarrillo2799]

Wow! Thank you so much for the amazing detail and patience from you both. Specially thankful for showing even the stressful and frustrating areas of removal with such humor. Easy peasy!!! Great job!!!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Ray :)

[@javaidsadiq5775]

Thank you for this video. I changed my gearbox on my mk6 golf gt tdi thanks to you! The who'll process is the same as your Sharan!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Javaid, glad if it helps 😊👍

[@johnnyburfelt9027]

Awsome guide. I just finished replacing a clutch on a 2012 VW Caddy Maxi and this guide was a big help. However on my Caddy there was no need to losen stearing or lower ball joint. I just losend the centerbolt on the wheelhub and then removed all inner bolts on the drive shaft. It was then very easy to remove the drive shaft. Just lift the inner end up and tap gently on the outer end. The entire job took about 12 hours to complete. Most painful was the get the gearbox back in. I have no special tools and used a peice of wood to support the engine and gearbox from the top. Thank you and yout wife for affort on producing this great guide.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Johnny! What a coincidence, I also just replaced clutch for another time for this Sharan (he's on 420.000 miles now). I had a pain to do it twice in a row! On Tuesday I fitted new clutch and flywheel, put it back together just to find out that I'm not going anywhere because clutch isn't working! Next day I took it apart again and realised that clutch kit was wrong, got another one from GSF, luckily flywheel was correct... Two days - two clutches! I'm in pain now 🤪

[@johnnyburfelt9027]

@@wawayltd Damn, I feel your pain brother, hang in there =)

[@andrewwturner]

Great video, thanks. It was easy sitting here in the comfort of my living room getting inspiration, now I have to order the parts and a couple of tools and get started on my car!

[@wawayltd]

You can do it, Andrew! :)

[@peterjordan9321]

Wow, this is perfectly executed. Nice close-ups, excellent commentary. Thanks!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Peter! 😊

[@treeissael7811]

True!

[@markplenty2631]

Thanks and that video was great, I may be brave one day and try this, I have a VW Passat 1.6Tdi currently on 153,000 on first clutch and flywheel and its only barely noticeable wobble now and again, I’m hoping for another 100,000 miles before I have to do this, should give me enough time to save up for the tools. Excellent video!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Mark :) It's not that scary once you get your hands around it.

[@tommyholmstrom1925]

Thank you so much for your video. I have looked at the whole thing and will have my laptop next to me tomorrow when I remove my transmission and change the slave cylinder. Thank you for people like you who can film such a big job. 👍😁😘

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@tommyholmstrom1925]

@@wawayltd I didn't have to take my gearbox out completely because I got to the slave cylinder anyway. But gosh, what a job it was. I admire those of you who took the whole box out. 😁😉

[@wawayltd]

Good exercise 💪

[@maxthecaddy8451]

this is the best how to video on a clutch on youtube from the start to the end , AMAZING 👍👍👍👍👌

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Tim, check the website too 😊👍

[@CB-fv4vv]

Best video I've found so far on clutch and flywheel replacement :-D thanks for sharing!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :)

[@Pickle117]

Hey man, I own a 2012 tdi jetta too! This video is WONDERFUL! I just hit 100k miles and i just bought a waterpump/ cambelt kit and a new clutch, i get a vacation coming up in August and i plan on doing both with the help of your videos. Wish me luck! With your very well done videos i doubt i will need any! :)

[@wawayltd]

Oh yeah, once you get on - it's not that scary. You're welcome 👍

[@Pickle117]

@@wawayltd Ive had good luck finding everything i'll need except that tool you used to clamp off the clutch hydrolic line. What is that called? Thanks again, you are great

[@wawayltd]

Try these: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013JYE6DK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YBLjFbDP781W2

[@enlightenednews5265]

You sir are a PERFECT TEACHER.

[@davidbuchanan3374]

I did my alhambra in 8hrs by myself and in all honesty the hardest part of the job was getting the bloody differential to clear the engine cradle.. Very tight but nothing brute force and ignorance did sort lol. Brilliant video my friend..

[@wawayltd]

Thanks David :) And well done - in 8 hours..

[@chainsawtony6857]

I don't know about taxi driver you should be a mechanic. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. It has helped me a lot.

[@wawayltd]

I'm too slow for a mecahnic 😁 You're very welcome 👍

[@MrShara1983]

Another great video from you👍 tip: to block driveshaft for spinning on removing bolts, stick screwdriver in brake disc and let it lean on caliper bracket 😎

[@wawayltd]

Thanks for good advice. I was struggling with those bolts :)

[@unicorntelecoms4387]

Good thinking! 👍

[@henkotto5542]

What a fantastic video. By far the best "how to" I've come across for just about anything! This weekend I'm going to attempt to replace the slave cylinder on my 4-Motion Tiguan with the help of a friend or two.

[@wawayltd]

Easy peasy 😎

[@henkotto5542]

@@wawayltd I thought "easy peasy" but no! My drive shafts have metal covers over the area where yours have the bolts exposed. Any ideas? Mine is a 2008 Tiguan 4-Motion.

[@henkotto5542]

So, a bit more "Googling" and it seems my drive shafts just pull out and held in place by an internal clip. There's a first for everything I guess

[@wawayltd]

I thought all VWs had bolts on their driveshafts...

[@jamesmullen262]

Great video got to appreciate how much effort you have put in to making this video.

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :) There will be more...

[@keithwhtan]

Great video! I'm getting to see more and more of the inside of my Sharan thanks to you and your wife. I'll have to take a ride in your Sharan if I ever visit Bristol :))

[@wawayltd]

Thanks! There will be more, much more :)

[@elbowtoe84]

I honestly can’t stop thinking about how well you are doing this and without power tool and without ramp and in your lockup brooooooo your amazing and you should make intention to open up a garage business you made this look so easy you have the honour to earn a good living from your blessings hands Take care

[@wawayltd]

Wow! Thank You very much 😊👍

[@elbowtoe84]

WheelsAndMotors please promise me you and your wife will open up a garage business in no time you done a phenomenal work great content excellent effects I can’t believe I watched a whole video from start to finish cause you made it so interesting ❤️🤩😃

[@wawayltd]

Thank you, you made me shy. ☺ Actually I'm not good for the garage, I'm too slow, taking my time kissing every bolt... That video took 4 days to film (my T-shirt colour changed few times during video 😁). I didn't have electricity in the garage and daylight was too short. I'd rather concentrate on my website - it needs lot of improvement and some significant change in general. We'll get there eventually 😉

[@elbowtoe84]

WheelsAndMotors I wish you both best of faith and health and kind regards

[@elbowtoe84]

Trust me you have fooled many out there with a 2 hour clutch job 🤩😜🤣

[@seamushand8439]

Great detailed video. Well planned out and brilliantly show with all images on focus etc.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊👍

[@unicorntelecoms4387]

Mr Bolts... your epic mate... have already shown me how to change timing belt on Skoda Superb 1.9 tdi (went well - Not had a problem since 😁) now showing me how to change the clutch on my touran 2.0 tdi... without you I would have been at the mercy of garages (was quoted £500 for Skoda timing belt - did it for about £150 with the couple tools) You have now given me confidence to do this clutch and dual mass flywheel change - your bolt by bolt (😂) instructions are fantastic and hilarious at the same time - the way you leave all mistakes and write updates makes you (for me) the best KZbin mechanic I've watched. Keep up the good work - living legend. 👍👍

[@wawayltd]

Thank You very much, I will do my best. Comments like this warm my soul 😊

[@unicorntelecoms4387]

@@wawayltd videos like yours warm my cars souls 😁 thanks again buddy!

[@nick_7869]

Thank you very much for this great video. I did mine over the weekend along with my clunky driveshaft as it was coming off anyway. My only tip for anyone else going for it is that driveshafts come out inner first and go back in outer first. That way you can jam the disk to do the inner bolts. Also look up how to reset the gear linkage. Easy peasy. The great thing about following your video was that when I'd finished there were no leftover parts! Edit to say invest in a cheap impact wrench. I got one from Aldi. Removing the 2 drive shaft caps with a long 6mm allen bit on an impact wrench makes it so much easier. The gearbox will slide out after being turned about 30°. Mine had to come back out a few times to work out why it stopped working. Turned out one of the locator pins on the clutch had fallen out and jammed the spring after 100 miles! It was a bit hard to diagnose but I'm now an expert gearbox remover...

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍 And Thanks for the advice!

[@0macky0]

You don’t realise how help you are thank you a thousand times

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :)

[@philportelli5345]

I just followed you instructions in replacing my clutch. They were great!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Phil, glad if it helps 👍

[@mrcreativequarter6087]

Nicely done, you took your time and were very careful with every bolt and component. one big mistake you made which was something Iearned after dozens of clutches I have fitted. Always Always put the gearbox back with 2-3 bolts and secure then an engine mount to secure the box then bleed the clutch right away to see if you have a good clutch, if you do brilliant. If you don't and you have to reassemble you don't have many bits and pieces to take off again to see the problem, apart from that great job!!!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks for the advice and nice words about the video :) By the way, how should I check clutch without starting the engine - just change gears?

[@HustleHabit]

Should be able to bleed the clutch without the engine being on. Just loosen the slave cylinder nozzle and pump the clutch.

[@kinglang21]

Thank you so much for making this video, it made removing my gearbox alot easier and was extremely informative and helpful!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome ☺

[@Dani-it5sy]

Sir You are an absolute genius. Thank you so much for making these kind of video's. I can not thank you enough 👍👍👍👍 And you girlfriend is very good at filming your work 👌 I have seen many video's where that was a big problem but she NAILED it 😎

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Dani 🙂👍

[@frankyw8803]

You have tenacity , that was some job , well done .

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😎👍

[@colelec7918]

Hi I used this video to help me replace the clutch and DMF on my passat B6 2.0 tdi ...getting the gearbox back in was tricky , I'm sure gearboxes have gotten heavier I use to lift them by hand when I did my fiesta and focus ...I suspect its just be me getting old though...very help full video ..thank you .

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 😊. Maybe that's because Fiesta and Focus had smaller gearboxes... Don't know. Glad if it helps 👍

[@craigmcqueen]

Thanks for an informative & motivating video. Going to do my flywheel soon. Cheers.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Craig :) I'll make some more about that car.

[@bestbuildpc]

I love the details on this video. I subscribed inmediately! More than a pro. Learning everyday.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :)

[@wawayltd]

+Vasile Mărîi Thank you :) For some reason KZbin doesn't allow me to reply to your comment, so I just post it here. Flywheel seemed to be fine, although I don't know what is the exact procedure of checking it properly, but driving felt ok, like there is nothing wrong, no judder. I only had the noise while pressing and releasing clutch and originally I wanted to replace just clutch and release bearing. But, I didn't know what brand was my clutch and flywheel and I wanted to do it in one go, and considering my mileage (146.000 miles = 234963 km), the guy from VW car parts shop also told me the "stories" and convinced me to get new flywheel as well.

[@alanpassat6759]

WheelsAndMotors In the UK we replace four times as many flywheels as anywhere else in Europe. A DMF is designed to last the life of the car. As is a clutch, but people abuse clutches through bad driving. Unless the flywheel is knocking, I don't replace. You need to raise car higher to remove gearbox, as the method you use of lowering gearboxe then engine risks bending input shaft

[@wawayltd]

Paul Passat Thank you for your comment. I will blame the car parts store guy - he convinced me to replace flywheel, although there are some bad stories on Internet forums + I didn't know the brand and I wanted to do it in one go. I agree about lowering - perhaps I should have lower it as low as I can straight away. But unfortunately, size of my garage doesn't alow me to raise this Sharan any higher - that was max - it was sticking into top shelves with its roof railings :)

[@Fmg1980]

You're my hero. Really I mean it. Much thanks for your lovely supporting wife. I admire your. I & my wife enjoyed watching your videos. You did the impossible thing in my opinion to any one not in a workshop. Fahad

[@wawayltd]

Thank You Fahad! Pleasure to see such appreciation :)

[@unicorntelecoms4387]

Hahahhaha was just showing my misses - he's my hero too 😂😂😂

[@Iaapwm]

Thank you very much for preparing this video. Much appreciated from Lismore NSW Australia.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome, glad if it helps 👍

[@antonloubser]

Thank you. You gave me hope to tackle my crank to gearbox seal. You can be proud of your wife!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Anton 👍 My dad's name is also Anton, by the way 😏

[@Bobsteroid]

Props go out to you from the US, my man! :-) Fixing your work vehicle to get back out making money--my hat is off to you, sir! A lot of good "old-school" tips here. (thumbs up) Note to anyone reading that this is the same method more or less with VW Mk5+ Golf, Jetta, GTI, GLI, B6 Passat and EOS. Power tools optional as long as you know how to use them... ;-)

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊👍

[@hardcore4476]

I was thinking this would be similar for my 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 tdi with DSG automatic 6 speed. Torque specs and steps pretty much identical, is That’s correct? I also have a 2007 Volkswagen GTI manual. 🙂

[@wawayltd]

DSG is different, maybe you take gearbox off in a similar way, but the rest is very different.

[@MrBreakerbar]

Hi mate I really appreciate your video and I love how you put the bolts back so you don't lose them lol

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Mr Hacker :) Glad if it helps..

[@jurqwo11]

probably the first video of this type on youtube, where the mechanic really use his brain and bother with covering the intake pipe and airbox with some rubber :D :D in so many videos they absolutely don´t bother, even when it´s so important, especially when working outside under the sky :D

[@wawayltd]

Thanks! Maybe just because I'm not really a mechanic 😁

[@ke6bnl]

you have one heck of a good helper

[@wawayltd]

I knew what I was doing 13 years ago ;)

[@danialraja]

Thank you bro my ford galaxy needed clutch and fly wheel changed because it made this grinding noise. The noise got worse and worse but now we have some idea whilst watching the mechanic

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome :)

[@gsims2663]

Your videos are always a great help! I am fitting a cluch tomorrow do the adjuster springs need to be fully compressed or ok like yours straight out the box? Cheers

[@bendude6748]

I have to change the clutch and flywheel on my Mk5 golf soon, your engine looks very similar so i think this will be useful, thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :) Hope it helps.

[@bendude6748]

WheelsAndMotors what symptoms did you get that the flywheel was bad by the way? I have a rattling noise and a slight engine shake now and then? Thanks

[@wawayltd]

My flywheel was ok actually. The only reason I replaced it... Actually there were 2 reasons :) First - I heard some bad stories about flywheel falling apart, because apparently they recommended to be changed together with clutch. Not everyone agrees to that, I had comment below saying that it's a waste of money to change flywheel for no reason and they meant to last long... Second reason - I didn't know what brand I had before I took it apart, didn't know if it matches, so decided to put all new. In my previous car - Audi, I had problems with flywheel. I had bad judder when moving off or even going from 1st to 2nd. I think it happens when on dual-mass springs don't work anymore.

[@bendude6748]

WheelsAndMotors ok thank you for the reply. :)

[@denisrichards6529]

Well done the best detailed video I have seen. thank you.

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍 Please check the website as well.

[@dabbidefault]

Amazing video. Thanks for your help. much appreciated!

[@simonwhiteley2663]

Fantastic job! Really enjoyed the video and found it to be very informative - many thanks!

[@wawayltd]

Simon, you're very welcome 😊👍

[@biglion6494]

One of the best vidios I have seen ,thank you so much for that my friend 😀👍

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Big Lion - glad if it helps :)

[@TomyTS]

Nice video, good job. Next time when you do this make it easier for you, take off the motor support from the gear side, you will not struggle so much to get then the gear off from the car and also back again.

[@zakbak2742]

Thank you, extremely detailed very helpful

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome!

[@bighammer4684]

Amazing video. Couldn’t be any better thank you 👍🏻

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Mr Big Hammer 😎👍

[@badrababane9647]

Your video is very instructive and technical !!! Thank youu ❤

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@kastriotnikolli2367]

bravo u are indeed a patient and hard working man well done

[@wawayltd]

Thanks for 😊👍

[@binagarten4667]

Do it it in that configned space and with only the wifely helping is totatl respect for you. This and I know I have done it and would rather pay to have it done is a job weldone!

[@wawayltd]

Thank You very much 😷👍

[@telescope64]

Thanks for making this excellent video! My car is a Passat B8 65 plate,but I think its very similar.I'm looking forward to watching your timing belt video too. Great work,I learned a lot! Best wishes from Paul.C.🤩

[@wawayltd]

If your car is Euro 6 (engine number starts with "D") then it's a little different and tools required are also different. I have Euro 6 Skoda 1.6tdi When it will come to cambelt change - I'll make a video on that as well.

[@telescope64]

Thank you for this info,I will be sure to check everything carefully first. It's a 2 Ltr TDI,business edition, fantastic car.Clutch is OK at the moment,110,000 miles on the clock,so when the time comes I'll be ready with the spanners. Well done and thanks again.👍🤩

[@wawayltd]

Ops. Sorry mate, I thought we are talking about cambelt video.. 😁 Yeah, clutch should be fairly similar.

[@andrelouw7210]

Compliments to your wife for the excellent video quality.

[@wawayltd]

Thank you, Andre :)

[@vasilemarii6523]

Another great video of yours, thank you. One question, how was the flywheel? There are a lot of stories that DMF must be changed around 180k km but you did not mention anything about your old one. Thank you.

[@anamulhussain1635]

Common problem on these cars I have a VW Passat 2012 to stop and start clutch and flywheel has gone and master cylinder to replace full service history only 85000 miles with one owner not cheap lol but am loving the car will keep it so I will get it don... Nice very clean and clear video Thanks

[@wawayltd]

I deactivate my start/stop system. Since I have done that video this car has done another 190.000 miles (it's 330K now). So just replaced flywheel and clutch again. This time I dropped subframe for easier manoeuvres of gearbox.

[@anamulhussain1635]

I think I will do the same deactivate my stop start too and take my day time lights off too

[@wawayltd]

@@anamulhussain1635 What's wrong with the daylights?

[@anamulhussain1635]

@@wawayltd they stay on all the time plus I don't like them lol

[@wawayltd]

@@anamulhussain1635 They are there for safety reasons. In some countries it's illegal to drive without them - cars that don't have day lights have to put dipped beam on..

[@farid7968]

Hi there! DEFINITELY THE MOST DETAILLED WORK ON CLUTCH ONE CAN FIND!!! First of, good job ! and yes you are a guy with great patience, because even if you keep on saying " easy " , it was a struggle to put down the gearbox , but it was your first attempt too ! , So now thanks to you we know we have to rotate the gearbox upward before droppping it! You make our life much simplier with your printable pdf version ! GOD BLESS YOU! IT WILL BE FOR US LIKE A KIND OF BIBLE (OR CORAN OR TORAH ) for doing clutches! Could you tell me How far did you tilt your engine to the side (15 ° ??? ) Could you tell me How much clearance do we need between the bottom of the gear box and the floor so we can pull horizontally the gearbox once on the floor (40 cm mini clearance?) ? Again your video will be seen millions times, because like i said , there is no such a detailed step by step guide! Take care you and your favorite helper (your wife) Bye! :-)

[@wawayltd]

Dear Farid thank you very much for all these nice words! I don't think I would be able to tell exact measurements, like degrees of engine tilt. When I lift the engine - I look how far I can lift so I don't brake anything, when I lower it, I think it was as far as engine support beam allowed me and of course look around as you have things that are still connected and sticking out of the engine. As for lifting the car, I have 2 trolley jacks that have maximum hight of 52cm. I didn't lift them to the maximum - if I do my garage hight will not allow me open bonnet. The higher you can get is the better. That jack adaptor you see in the video is too high and didn't allow me to simply lower gearbox that's why I had to improvise. The trickiest part is put the gearbox back - you definitely need a second person. The car in the video is on 422.000 miles now. By now I have replaced clutch 2 more times. When I did second time, I removed subframe (I have a video about subframe too). It was advised by someone in comments. There was much more space for moving gearbox around and you don't need to play "tetris". However on my third time I decided that removing subframe doesn't give as much advantage as it gives extra hassle. And few more things. When you put driveshaft back into wheel hub, all that hitting you see in the video with a hammer is not necessary. I'm going to cut it out. Simply move brake disc up and down to align splines. Also on my last clutch change I ordered parts from AutoDoc. Flywheel was ok, but the clutch pressure plate and friction disc where wrong. When I fitted it I didn't pay attention that it was too tight fit, I reassembled everything to find out that clutch doesn't work. So I had great pleasure to do clutch twice in 2 days as I bought correct parts locally from GSF. Don't do my mistake - make sure parts are correct! When you reconnect gear selector cables, that connection that you twist and turn - make sure you put it in all the way, otherwise gear selection won't be as smooth. When you done - try it first with wheels off the ground. I'm glad I did it when I fitted wrong clutch. Good luck! It's a bit fiddly, but it's doable (not a rocket science 😉)

[@farid7968]

@@wawayltd thanks so much for your time with all these precious details. Take care

[@oldguy8078]

Excellent detailed video. One of the best. Thanks bud.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@davejones7429]

watched from start to finish very informative hoping to replace clutch flywheel on my 1.9 pd130 bora pretty much the same gave me an idea on what I have to do only problem I don't have an helper 😔

[@wawayltd]

Good luck with your clutch Dave... and helper ;)

[@marinzinca]

Great job! It works on Passat 2.0 TDI 2013 as well(I just did it). Thank you!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome Marin :)

[@hardcore4476]

You have manual or automatic?

[@marinzinca]

@@hardcore4476 manual

[@hardcore4476]

@@marinzinca A automatic shouldn’t be much different you suppose? It’s pretty’s much just a heavier DSG instead of gearbox setup similar and less steps I’d imagine with flywheel being one whole unit.

[@Thomas197205]

Good job and an excellent video tutorial/guide, thank you🙏!💪👍

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome! Please check relevant info on my website (link in description)

[@mytube92369]

Great mechanic and video,details matter.

[@wawayltd]

I'm not really a mechanic, but thanks 🙃

[@matthewbaxter277]

Great vidio helped me to fit my Audi a3 clutch which is very similar. Thankyou for posting .I find your vidios very i nformative and easy to follow .for the diy mechanics like myself .👍👍

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Matt, I'll try my best to keep it going. 😊

[@OsmanGaziPasha]

Thank you. You're both the best. I really appreciate your Work. Greetings from Germany. Keep going. Yes Freeeeedom.

[@wawayltd]

Thank you Osman 😊👍

[@lds22222]

You done a really nice and useful tutorial. Good job.

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :)

[@AUSER7117]

Thank you very much for the great instructions!!!

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome Eduardo, hope it helps

[@ericbarton3107]

You should be a teacher, excellent video yet again. thanks

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :)

[@christianwilliams3926]

Thanks for the vid dude, helped me change my clutch on my polo

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Christian, nice to know that it helps even Polo.

[@mattl1925]

I pulled the whole front end off the Jetta, and then took the whole motor and box out. Old box was destroyed due to pressure plate failure. It dug a hole in the old transmission casing and caused fluid leaks. Replaced the box, and I'm currently waiting on my new pressure plate bolts

[@wawayltd]

Wow! Sorry you have such a disaster..

[@thephatfacegamer5765]

amazing work boss man ! love your channel and how you actually explain each component and its use .. really really helpful please continue to explain as you go along i really find it helpful God bless thank you !

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Mr Gamer :)

[@dannyboy3983]

WheelsAndMotors Helo .Great work !! Can u tell me the part number of flywheel and the repset? Best regards .

[@wawayltd]

Sorry Danny, I don't know part numbers of these bits - I just checked compatibility with the seller.

[@davidprishko7981]

Great video, keep up the good work

[@wawayltd]

Thanks

[@Robert-pi6vs]

Great work, well explain and exposure Thankyou and have a great day.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks! 😊

[@ross4631]

this is the best video on the internet!

[@wawayltd]

Wow! Thanks Ross 😷👍

[@colinaglae2605]

Thanx for your helpful informative video. It was very nice !!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Colin :)

[@tobinator1011]

Great video same engine as my Tiguan. Very helpful

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😷👍

[@georgeovidiu6681]

nice video with all the details in !

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :) I also have full description with images, check my website: www.wheelsandmotors.com/show_solution.php?id=84

[@mikesloper2000]

Good job brother. Much respect. This is what the internet is for.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Mike :)

[@gazgonanable]

Amazing!!!! Perfect job!!!! Congratulations!! FREEDOM lol.

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :)

[@luv2jive]

Excellent detail. Great info. Thanks.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊👍

[@notodude]

Thanks Alot , got all that i wants to know. Good job you guys

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😎👍

[@hardcore4476]

Excellent video!! I need to replace my Dual mass Flywheel, on 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0 DSG 6 speed automatic. Would this process be similar, including torque specs?

[@user-ky7ty3ie1x]

Nice detailed job

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@DinkyDoughnut]

One of the best videos I have seen.!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks ;) Since I uploaded that video I have done another 190.000 miles, and tomorrow I'm going to use it myself for another clutch change.

[@jdreacts369]

Watched in 2022 great energy and information 🔥🔥

[@wawayltd]

Thanks JD 😊👍

[@peter_erdei_music]

Great video very clearly explained and entertaining! I had this job just done (by mechanic)on my Passat TDI and since the repair the car shudders when reverse parking with clutch control or moving slowly forward in traffic. I wonder if that is normal or not? Thanks.

[@wawayltd]

Maybe he saved some money and fitted single-mass flywheel instead of dual mass? Once I've done it to my previous car - it was disaster. But that's just my guess. I'm not even qualified mechanic... Could be some other reasons. I would find that mechanic, look him in his eyes and asked - what did you do?

[@basara1326]

Nice job, very detailed video.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :)