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DSG Transmission MECHATRONIC -J743- Overview

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Fig 1: DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743- Overview
GWWA35-10480Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. ATF Drain Plug
  2. Seal
    • Replace
  3. Bolt
    • Tightening specification and sequence, refer to Fig 2
  4. Expanding Rivet
    • For attaching the gasket to the ATF oil pan
    • Not required for installation
  5. Magnet
    • Quantity: 2
    • Insert into the depression in the ATF oil pan
    • Make sure the entire surface contacts oil pan
  6. Bolt
    • Replace
    • Tightening specification and sequence, refer to Fig 3
  7. O-rings
    • Replacing, only for the ATF pressure pipe (clutch pressure) made out of metal
  8. ATF Pressure Pipes (coupling pressure)
    • Depending on the date of manufacture, versions may be different. The ATF pressure pipe (clutch pressure) in transmissions of the new version are a single unit and made out of plastic.
    • Metal ATF pressure pipe: replace the O-rings on the ATF pressure pipes.
    • Plastic ATF pressure pipe (single unit): replace the ATF pressure pipe.
  9. Retaining Plate
    • Only for the ATF pressure pipe (clutch pressure) made out of metal
  10. Bolt
    • 10 Nm
    • Only for the ATF pressure pipe (clutch pressure) made out of metal
  11. O-rings
    • Replacing, only for the ATF pressure pipe (clutch pressure) made out of metal
  12. O-rings
    • Replace
  13. ATF Oil Pipes
    • Different versions, depending on date of manufacture
  14. O-rings
    • Replace
  15. O-ring
    • Replace
    • Different versions, depending on date of manufacture
  16. ATF Filter Housing
    • For transmissions with a replaceable ATF filter
    • Different versions, depending on date of manufacture
  17. O-ring
    • For transmissions with a replaceable ATF filter
    • Replace
  18. ATF Filter Cover
    • 8 Nm
    • For transmissions with a replaceable ATF filter
  19. ATF Filter
    • Replace each time the ATF is changed and after performing a repair on the transmission
    • Removing and installing, refer to ATF FILTER 
  20. Bolt
    • 10 Nm
    • Quantity: 3
    • For transmissions with a replaceable ATF filter
  21. O-rings
    • Replace
    • For transmissions with a replaceable ATF filter
  22. ATF Return Pipe
  23. ATF Supply Pipe
  24. Bolt
    • Tightening specification, refer to Specifications
    • For transmissions with a replaceable ATF filter
  25. Bolt
    • 10 Nm
    • Quantity: 3
    • For transmissions with an ATF pipe filter
  26. ATF Return Pipe
  27. Bolt
  28. O-rings
    • Replace
    • For transmissions with an ATF pipe filter
  29. ATF Pipe Connection
    • For transmissions with an ATF pipe filter
  30. ATF Pipe Filter
    • Replace the ATF pipe filter whenever replacing the transmission or repairing the transmission
    • Removing and installing, refer to Removal and Installation
  31. ATF Fill and Check Plug
  32. O-rings
    • Replace
  33. Bolt
    • 8 Nm
  34. Connector Housing

    -- To remove, remove the bolt -33- and turn the connector housing counter-clockwise.

  35. Transmission Housing
  36. O-rings
    • Replacing, only for ATF pipes made out of metal
  37. ATF Oil Pipes
    • Depending on the date of manufacture, versions may be different. The ATF pipes in transmissions for the new version are a single unit and made out of plastic.
    • Metal ATF pipe: replace the O-rings on the ATF pipes.
    • Plastic ATF pipe (single unit): replace the ATF pipe.
  38. Bolt
    • 8 Nm
    • Quantity: 5
  39. Wiring Set for Sensor Module
  40. O-ring
    • Replace
  41. ATF Suction Filter
  42. DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743-
  43. Gasket
  44. ATF Pan
Fig 2: ATF Oil Pan, Tightening Specification And Sequence
GWWA34-10429Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Tighten the bolts in two stages as described below.

-- Install the bolts -arrows- hand-tight.

-- Tighten the bolts -1 through 15- diagonally to 10 Nm and in steps.

Fig 3: Identifying Mechatronic, Tightening Sequence
GWWA34-10312Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm in the following sequence: -1 to 6-.