Passat for cars with manual gearbox set single-plate dry clutch with plates, not containing asbestos, and dual-mass flywheel. Management is carried out by means of hydraulic drive clutch. Cars with automatic gearbox equipped with a hydraulic multi-plate clutch.
During operation, maintenance-free coupling: when the pads worn parts themselves aligned. Replace clutch disc should be done after 100 000 km, but this depends on the load conditions of the vehicle.
Depending on the type of engine and gearbox clutch design may vary somewhat.