Im trying to bolt up my new T5 to my engine block, but first I have a general question about the clutch. Does the throwout bearing push against the pressure plate to engage it or does the bearing sit inside it. All help is welcome. Thanks in advance.

 

throwout bearin sits outside the pressure plate and presses against it


heres a link that may help

how clutches work

 

thanks lol, you have no idea how much frustration this one little thing has caused