DSG Clutch, Removing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Support Bridge - Additional Hooks (2 pc.)10-222A/2
Shop Crane VAS6100
Pulling Hook T20143/2
Dual Clutch Lifting Device T40123A
Oil Sump Assembly Pin T40199

Removing

Fig 1: Remove Input Shaft Seal Using T20143/2

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Secure the transmission on the Engine And Transmission Holder VAS6095. Refer to SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

-- Remove the flywheel. Refer to FLYWHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Drain the ATF. Refer to ATF, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Pry out the input shaft seal with the Pulling Hook T20143/2.

-- Remove the bolts -1 through 5-.

Fig 2: Clutch Cover Tightening Sequence

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-- Turn the inside the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 so that it is vertical.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool Placement, T40123 A/1 And T40123 A

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-- Place the Dual Clutch Lifting Device Sleeve T40123A/1 on the drive axle.

-- Place the Dual Clutch Lifting Device T40123A on the drive axle.

The edge -arrow- of the lifting device must grip under the Dual Clutch Lifting Device Sleeve T40123A/1.

-- Close the lifting device and tighten the knurled nut -1- to approximately 20 Nm.

-- Make sure the lifting device fits securely on the input shaft.

-- Connect the Dual Clutch Lifting Device T40123A with the Engine Support Bridge - Additional Hooks (2 pc.)10-222A/2 and engage in the Shop Crane VAS6100.

Fig 4: Remove/Install Dual Clutch Components

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-- Carefully remove the dual clutch out of the transmission housing.

-- Lay the dual clutch and cover on a soft surface so that the thin rib -arrow A- does not get damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Dual Clutch Components

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-- Remove the locking ring -arrow- with locking ring pliers.

Fig 6: Identifying Locking Ring, Removal

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-- Remove the clutch cover -2- from the dual clutch -1-.

Fig 7: Identifying Dual Clutch And Cover

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NOTE:

If the clutch cover does not come off, gently strike the input shaft with a rubber hammer while a second technician lifts the clutch cover by hand.

Fig 8: Identifying Dual Clutch Components

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Be careful not to damage the thin rib -arrow A- when doing this.