Pressure plate, disc and release bearing for the 30-valve 2.8L V6 manual in the 1998-2005 VW Passat and 1996-2001 Audi A4 and A4 Quattro.
A clutch replacement set for the 2.8L V6 cars with a manual transmission: the 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat V6, 1996-2001 Audi A4 and A4 Quattro 2.8L, and the 2001 A6 Quattro 2.8L. It crosses to 17-055 and 02-029.
Included: the pressure plate (11.06 inches), a clutch disc (9.45 inches, 23 splines), the release bearing and an alignment tool. The input shaft is 0.96 inch. Compare those numbers with what comes off the car before installation.
These cars use a dual-mass flywheel, and it is not in this kit. With the transmission out, rock the flywheel and check for excess play, rattle or a cracked or heat-spotted face. A failing dual-mass unit will shudder and chatter against a brand-new disc, so plan to replace it if it is worn.
Also check the release fork and the guide sleeve on the transmission for wear, and look for oil at the rear main seal. Grease the input splines and bearing guide lightly, center the disc with the tool, and tighten the pressure plate bolts evenly in a star pattern.
| Reference numbers | 17-055, 02-029 |
| Fits | 1998-2005 VW Passat 2.8L V6; 1996-2001 Audi A4 and A4 Quattro 2.8L V6; 2001 Audi A6 Quattro 2.8L (manual transmission) |
| Includes | Pressure plate, clutch disc, release bearing, alignment tool |
| Pressure plate diameter | 11.06 in |
| Disc diameter | 9.45 in |
| Disc spline count | 23 |
| Input shaft diameter | 0.96 in |
