Overview - Dual Clutch

• The clutch contains 2 toothed plate packs. The exterior, larger clutch disc is called "K 1" (clutch 1) and shifts the reverse gear and the gears " 1", " 3" and "5". The inner, smaller "K 2" (clutch 2) shifts the gears "2", " 4" and " 6".
• Assembling the clutch requires special care, because all of the components were balanced to each other at the manufacturer. When positioning components during installation, do no rotate them from their original position, otherwise imbalances will occur, reducing the shift comfort and the life span.

Replacement Part Package 

Fig 1: Dual Clutch Circlip Replacement Components

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1. Dual Clutch
   • With locking ring
     CAUTION:

     Risk of discs in double clutch slipping.

     • Do not disassemble the double clutch.
     • The drive plate (upper part of the clutch) of a new clutch is not secured with the circlip, it only sits "taut" in the clutch.
     • The drive plate must be engaged between the teeth of the exterior clutch pack.
     • If the drive plate is loosened, the clutch discs in the clutch can slip out of place and the clutch may not be correctly set during installation under certain circumstances.
   • Removing. Refer to DUAL CLUTCH, REMOVING 
   • Installing. Refer to DUAL CLUTCH, INSTALLING 
2. Circlips
   • Quantity: 10, different thicknesses for adjusting clutch
   • Determine thickness when installing the clutch. Refer to Clutch, adjusting (determine circlip thickness) 
3. Clutch End Cover
4. Shaft Ring
   • For clutch end cover

Individual Parts of the Disassembled Clutch 

Fig 2: Disassembled Dual Clutch Exploded View

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1. Outer Clutch Pack Carrier with Clutch Housing
2. Seals
   • Quantity: 4
3. Inner Clutch Pack Carrier
   CAUTION:

   Risk of plates slipping.

   • If the inner clutch pack carrier is raised or removed, plates can slip. The double clutch can no longer be adjusted correctly.
4. Outer Discs
   • Quantity: 4
5. Inner Discs
   • Quantity: 4
6. Thrust Washer
7. Locking Ring
   • If the securing ring was removed in order to install the discs, it should be replaced with a new ring of the same thickness.
8. Locking Ring
   • Determine thickness when installing multi-plate clutch. Refer to Clutch, adjusting (determine circlip thickness) 
9. Drive Plate
10. Locking Ring
    • Always replace after removing