The invention relates to a method for actuating a through-connection clutch of a vehicle wherein a positive engagement part of the clutch is opened upon near absence of torque in the drive train, a shifting is carried out and the clutch is closed again after the shifting. According to the invention, the torque transferred via the positive connection of the clutch is influenced by a motor control in order to obtain an absence of torque on the positive connection of the clutch, wherein the positive connection is pre-tensioned before attaining the absence of torque and is immediately separated after attaining the absence of torque.