2012 Volkswagen Passat Clutch Systems

LuK dual-mass flywheels absorb engine vibrations before they are transmitted to the driveline where they can create gear rattle. These units feature a built-in damper designed to isolate engine torque spikes and prevent transmission damage. By design, dual-mass flywheels cannot be resurfaced. This all makes the LuK dual mass flywheel the ideal solution. With one drawback: the higher the mass reactance of the vibrating masses, the more excessive the resonance increase and associated torque peaks. With the dual mass flywheel, this would be easily perceived when starting and stopping the engine; much more easily than with a conventional clutch system. Additionally: the smaller flymass of the engine has less of a stabilizing effect on the speed fluctuation of the engine. Thanks to decades of experience in clutch building, the LuK specialists were able to find an excellent solution to this problem. An additional damping device effectively prevents resonance overload. In normal operation, however, this additional damping device has no function and the torsional vibrations of the engine are filtered out by spring dampers. Friction and spring rate – the correct ratio is important. For optimal vibration isolation and soft resonance passage when starting and stopping the engine, the ratio between friction and spring rate must be optimal. The length of the springs is a key factor: The softer a spring, the more efficiently vibrations are isolated. The extra-long springs of the latest generation of dual mass flywheels significantly reduce the spring rate compared to a first generation dual mass flywheel. In routine driving operations, excessive resonance increases are kept almost completely away from the gearbox.

Product Features:

• Top driving comfort
• Absorbs vibrations
• Prevents noise
• Enables comfortable, low-revs driving
• Saves fuel
• Relieves crankshaft and gearbox

LuK dual-mass flywheels absorb engine vibrations before they are transmitted to the driveline where they can create gear rattle. These units feature a built-in damper designed to isolate engine torque spikes and prevent transmission damage. By design, dual-mass flywheels cannot be resurfaced. This all makes the LuK dual mass flywheel the ideal solution. With one drawback: the higher the mass reactance of the vibrating masses, the more excessive the resonance increase and associated torque peaks. With the dual mass flywheel, this would be easily perceived when starting and stopping the engine; much more easily than with a conventional clutch system. Additionally: the smaller flymass of the engine has less of a stabilizing effect on the speed fluctuation of the engine. Thanks to decades of experience in clutch building, the LuK specialists were able to find an excellent solution to this problem. An additional damping device effectively prevents resonance overload. In normal operation, however, this additional damping device has no function and the torsional vibrations of the engine are filtered out by spring dampers. Friction and spring rate – the correct ratio is important. For optimal vibration isolation and soft resonance passage when starting and stopping the engine, the ratio between friction and spring rate must be optimal. The length of the springs is a key factor: The softer a spring, the more efficiently vibrations are isolated. The extra-long springs of the latest generation of dual mass flywheels significantly reduce the spring rate compared to a first generation dual mass flywheel. In routine driving operations, excessive resonance increases are kept almost completely away from the gearbox.

Product Features:

• Top driving comfort
• Absorbs vibrations
• Prevents noise
• Enables comfortable, low-revs driving
• Saves fuel
• Relieves crankshaft and gearbox

LuK dual-mass flywheels absorb engine vibrations before they are transmitted to the driveline where they can create gear rattle. These units feature a built-in damper designed to isolate engine torque spikes and prevent transmission damage. By design, dual-mass flywheels cannot be resurfaced. This all makes the LuK dual mass flywheel the ideal solution. With one drawback: the higher the mass reactance of the vibrating masses, the more excessive the resonance increase and associated torque peaks. With the dual mass flywheel, this would be easily perceived when starting and stopping the engine; much more easily than with a conventional clutch system. Additionally: the smaller flymass of the engine has less of a stabilizing effect on the speed fluctuation of the engine. Thanks to decades of experience in clutch building, the LuK specialists were able to find an excellent solution to this problem. An additional damping device effectively prevents resonance overload. In normal operation, however, this additional damping device has no function and the torsional vibrations of the engine are filtered out by spring dampers. Friction and spring rate – the correct ratio is important. For optimal vibration isolation and soft resonance passage when starting and stopping the engine, the ratio between friction and spring rate must be optimal. The length of the springs is a key factor: The softer a spring, the more efficiently vibrations are isolated. The extra-long springs of the latest generation of dual mass flywheels significantly reduce the spring rate compared to a first generation dual mass flywheel. In routine driving operations, excessive resonance increases are kept almost completely away from the gearbox.

Product Features:

• Top driving comfort
• Absorbs vibrations
• Prevents noise
• Enables comfortable, low-revs driving
• Saves fuel
• Relieves crankshaft and gearbox

Schaeffler has played a crucial role in the development from mechanical to hydraulic clutch release systems. Over many years, Schaeffler has gained extensive expertise in the complete clutch release systems.

LuK has played a crucial role in the development from mechanical to hydraulic clutch release systems. Over many years, Schaeffler has gained extensive expertise in the complete clutch release systems.

The FTE Clutch Master Cylinder is an ideal high quality Original Equipment replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Premium Original Equipment replacement
• Provides performance and dependability
• Manufactured to meet OE specifications

LuK has played a crucial role in the development from mechanical to hydraulic clutch release systems. Over many years, Schaeffler has gained extensive expertise in the complete clutch release systems.

Schaeffler has played a crucial role in the development from mechanical to hydraulic clutch release systems. Over many years, Schaeffler has gained extensive expertise in the complete clutch release systems.

The FTE Clutch Slave Cylinder is an ideal high quality Original Equipment replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Premium Original Equipment replacement
• Provides performance and dependability
• Manufactured to meet OE specifications

New Perfection Clutch Sets include the following: New OEM-style cover assembly, computer-tested for clamp load, plate lift, and finger height; new OEM-style clutch disc with facings built to exceed OEM specifications; new clutch release bearing meeting or exceeding OEM specifications (where supplied); new pilot bearing/bushing (where used); alignment tool for the perfect clutch installation (where available); hydraulic line disconnect tool (where used).

Product Features:

• New clutch disc with non-asbestos facings built to exceed OEM specifications for durability, safety, and positive engagement.
• Cover assembly is computer tested for clamp load, plate lift and finger height to ensure uniform and smooth operation
• Alignment tool included where available to ensure professional installation
• Where required, includes new pilot bearing or bushing to complete the job

LuK: The brand professionals trust! For over thirty years, automotive aftermarket technicians have staked their reputation – and their customers’ satisfaction – on LuK RepSet(R) clutch components. Each set contains everything you need to get the job done right: new clutch, disc, release bearing, pilot bearing (where required), spline tool and lubricant. As an original-equipment supplier, LuK develops the performance specifications for individual vehicle applications. LuK offers the highest in-house manufactured content of any supplier in the industry.

Product Features:

• Application matched for OE form, fit, and function
• Manufactured with high-quality materials, using cutting edge technology and processes
• Stock photo – Actual parts and materials may vary.

LuK: The brand professionals trust! For over thirty years, automotive aftermarket technicians have staked their reputation – and their customers’ satisfaction – on LuK RepSet(R) clutch components. Each set contains everything you need to get the job done right: new clutch, disc, release bearing, pilot bearing (where required), spline tool and lubricant. As an original-equipment supplier, LuK develops the performance specifications for individual vehicle applications. LuK offers the highest in-house manufactured content of any supplier in the industry.

Product Features:

• Application matched for OE form, fit, and function
• Manufactured with high-quality materials, using cutting edge technology and processes
• Stock photo – Actual parts and materials may vary.

National Oil Seals & Bearings offer a full line of premium oil seals and bearings.

Product Features:

• Premium bearing design matches OEM specifications
• Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
• Design improvements include extended life and quiet operation
• Industry leading coverage
• Professional technicians know they can depend on National

Durable release bearings with formed rings provide high load-carrying capacity in the minimum space, increasing clutch operation comfort and ensure a long operating life. The locating bore for the press-fit connection must be made before release bearings can be installed.

Product Features:

• Few installation parts
• Higher basic load rating
• Low space requirements

Durable release bearings with formed rings provide high load-carrying capacity in the minimum space, increasing clutch operation comfort and ensure a long operating life. The locating bore for the press-fit connection must be made before release bearings can be installed.

Product Features:

• Few installation parts
• Higher basic load rating
• Low space requirements

Clutch Lever

National Oil Seals & Bearings offer a full line of premium oil seals and bearings.

Product Features:

• Premium bearing design matches OEM specifications
• Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
• Available in both caged design and full complement
• Industry leading coverage
• Professional technicians know they can depend on National

The INA pilot bearing is manufactured in accordance to strict OEM specifications for performance and durability.

Product Features:

• OE Quality and direct fit application
• Original Equipment Supplier
• Sealed for life with high performance, application-specific grease
• High axial load carrying capacity

The INA pilot bearing is manufactured in accordance to strict OEM specifications for performance and durability.

Product Features:

• OE Quality and direct fit application
• Original Equipment Supplier
• Sealed for life with high performance, application-specific grease
• High axial load carrying capacity

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