Slave cylinder/ release bearing one unit?

[T6Bob32]

Had a service and MOT yesterday, and got the mechanic to tell me what he thought about the potential DMF rattle and noise when pressing + releasing the clutch. All DMF related apparently. Recommends doing in the next 12 months but has heard a lot worse.

So we got talking about what other jobs can be done whilst the gearbox is off. I asked about the clutch release bearing. He said the slave cylinder and release bearing are all in one unit. Not heard that before, they seem to be talked about separately on all the forum searches I've done on the subject. Can anyone confirm this?

5 speed manual 102 CXGB

 

[DXX]

Yes, it’s a concentric unit.

For Sale - Clutch slave cylinder

Bought this but didn't need it. Brand new. https://www.akstuning.co.uk/shop/home/1157-luk-concentric-slave-cylinder-release-bearing-20tfsi-platform-645440015.html £40 Inc postage to UK.

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[DXX]

You might want to consider replacing the drive end crankshaft seal as well, they don’t have a great record for longevity.

 

[T6Bob32]

I did mention that. He said it's not normally something that's replaced but won't be a problem.

 

[Scottish Scrutineer]

Had a service and MOT yesterday, and got the mechanic to tell me what he thought about the potential DMF rattle and noise when pressing + releasing the clutch. All DMF related apparently. Recommends doing in the next 12 months but has heard a lot worse.

So we got talking about what other jobs can be done whilst the gearbox is off. I asked about the clutch release bearing. He said the slave cylinder and release bearing are all in one unit. Not heard that before, they seem to be talked about separately on all the forum searches I've done on the subject. Can anyone confirm this?

5 speed manual 102 CXGB

5-speed has an external slave cylinder IIRC. However, if the gearbox is being removed to replace the dmf, I'd fit a full clutch kit, including release bearing and slave cylinder. Also worth checking the gearbox mounts.

 

[T6Bob32]

Yea it will be having the full clutch kit. Gearbox mounts. I'll add it to the list

 

[Paynewright]

Oil change (edited to say Gearbox Oil Change)

 

[DXX]

Inspect the drive shaft splines and assemble with grease.