Changing Audi A4 Clutch, myself!

You appear to have a spark of confidence in doing the repair yourself. Just be prepared to remove plenty of exhaust and driveline components. You will definitely be spending majority of your time under that vehicle, not always in the most comfortable positions. The front pump and torque converter can be very sensitive to damage when re-installing so use caution when going back in.

I charge 9 hours of labor for a basic clutch replacement on that particular year, make and model. Having a shop install your parts should be taken into consideration if you wish to save yourself time and frustration.

Pardon my error, there is obviously no tourque converter involved here. Did not intend to mislead anyone with this post :)

This is a thread on AudiWorld from a person who just did that DIY a few weeks ago:

WOW You scared me for a minute with the front pump and torque converter! lol

There is someone semi-local to me that asked for help changing out his clutch in a 2001 A4 1.8t quattro. He has already pulled out everything and has trouble putting the trans back onto the engine. I emailed him instructing him to check that the clutch disc fits onto the trans mainshaft and make sure he uses the alignment tool when bolting the clutch components together. He is doing this all in his driveway and is too far for me to assist.

BTW I am not sure if it is easier to pull the engine or pull the trans. Which is easier?

Well, I was going to buy the book and my friends and I were going to do it myself, but having very little Knowledge about it...do you think it would be POSSIBLE for me and my friends, we are more or less mechanically inclined, but if I'm just gonna break the car or screw it up, I'd rather not.

Also, the places around here are going to charge me 14 hours of labor on the install, and the part kit ... the entire kit minus the flywheel, like I said is just over $400...

How hard is it to remove the tranny and then put it back, I don't wanna take it apart and not get it back together.

It was late, and I was tired... that's my excuse and I'm sticking with it .

That's a good gesture on your part. Making sure the clutch disc fits (and the correct part has been supplied) is a simple check that can save you from a headache on reinstallation.

First off I've never done one of these clutches on the ground with the vehicle on jack stands, but the procedure I use should apply fine.

I support the engine with a brace up top and take off the exhaust system and drive shafts. With the transmission supported separately, I'll then lower the sub frame, then lower the engine/transmission enough to remove all of the bolts around the bell housing, starter and other various components attached to the transmission. Lower a little more and remove.

GEEZ I have lift envy! lol I have worked at my buddy's shop and he lets me use the lift for harder jobs. It makes life easy and the job go quicker. One day I will get one! ;-)

So do you recommend to the OP that it is an "easy" job or ????

Hard for me to say for sure because I'm not too certain on his background experience with such repairs. To be honest, a quattro takes a bit longer due to the fact that more parts need to be removed. I specialize on these vehicles and have been doing these repairs for years on end. What may be a walk in the park for me could very well turn out to be a nightmare for him. Providing he has the correct technical information, tools and equipment, and most importantly, time, he should be ok. If any problems arise I'd be glad to answer any questions and give my two cents.