ACT RB3743A Clutch Release Bearing for Audi A3 TT / VW Golf GTI Jetta 6-Speed

Vehicle Fitment

• 2006-2013 Audi A3 (8P, 2.0L TSI, 6-speed 02Q transmission)
• 2000-2006 Audi TT Quattro (1.8L Turbo, 6-speed)
• 2002 Audi TT Quattro ALMS Edition (1.8L Turbo, 6-speed)
• 2008-2009 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK5 (2.0L TSI CBFA/CCTA, 6-speed 02Q)
• 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI MK6 (2.0L TSI CBFA/CCTA, 6-speed 02Q)
• 2006-2008 Volkswagen Jetta (2.0T, 6-speed)
• Additional Volkswagen models equipped with the 6-speed 02Q transmission - verify your specific year, model, and transmission code before ordering

Fitment Notes

• This bearing is specific to vehicles equipped with the Volkswagen/Audi 6-speed 02Q manual transmission. It is not compatible with 5-speed variants of the same models - those applications use a different release bearing (ACT RB803).
• The RB3743A is the release bearing included in multiple ACT clutch kits for MK5/MK6 platform VW/Audi 6-speed applications, including the VW7-HDSS, VW7-HDG6, VW8-HDSS, and VW8-HDG6 kit families. It can be purchased separately as a replacement or as part of a full clutch service.
• Always verify your transmission code (visible on the transmission housing or in the vehicle identification documentation) before ordering to confirm the 02Q 6-speed is fitted to your vehicle.
• This is a standalone release bearing. It does not include a pressure plate, clutch disc, or alignment tool.

Features

• Direct-fit OE-style release bearing manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment standards for smooth, consistent clutch disengagement across the full RPM range.
• Precision-engineered to match the release fork geometry and throw-out collar dimensions of the VW/Audi 6-speed 02Q transmission, ensuring correct alignment and consistent pedal feel from installation.
• High-quality bearing construction with carefully selected contact area materials, designed to reduce wear on the pressure plate diaphragm spring fingers - particularly important when used with high-clamp-load aftermarket pressure plates.
• Meets ACT's quality standards as a drivetrain component - the same bearing supplied inside ACT's VW/Audi MK5/MK6 6-speed clutch kits, available here as a standalone item for replacement or rebuild purposes.
• 12-month manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Specifications

• Part Number: RB3743A
• Type: Clutch Release (Throw-Out) Bearing
• Style: Direct-Fit, OE-Equivalent
• Transmission Compatibility: Volkswagen/Audi 6-speed 02Q manual transmission
• Product Weight: 0.8 lbs
• Warranty: 12 Months

Included Components

• 1x ACT Clutch Release Bearing (RB3743A)

Product Description

The ACT RB3743A is a precision direct-fit clutch release bearing for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles equipped with the 6-speed 02Q manual transmission, covering applications including the Audi A3 (8P), Audi TT Quattro, Volkswagen Golf GTI MK5 and MK6, and Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T. It meets or exceeds OE specifications for dimensional accuracy, contact material quality, and bearing durability - the same bearing ACT includes inside their VW/Audi 6-speed clutch kit lineup (VW7 and VW8 series), now available as a standalone component for replacement, overhaul, or clutch service completions.

Replacing the release bearing at the same time as the clutch disc and pressure plate is strongly recommended - the bearing wears in tandem with the friction surfaces, and leaving an aged bearing against a new pressure plate diaphragm introduces premature wear and potential noise at clutch contact points. The RB3743A is designed specifically for the 02Q 6-speed; it is not interchangeable with the 5-speed release bearing used in the same MK4/MK5/MK6-chassis VW and Audi models, which uses ACT part number RB803. Always confirm your transmission code before ordering.