Dual Clutch, Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the O-ring and the circlip.

-- Clean the sealing surface on the clutch cover.

-- Turn the rectangular rings -B- on the hub and check for ease of movement and axial play.

NOTE:

If the rectangular rings do not move easily, then the dual clutch must not be installed.

-- Clean the transmission housing around the dual clutch and the sealing surface.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool Placement, T40199

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NOTE:

Make sure no dirt can fall into the transmission while cleaning.

-- Install the Oil Sump Assembly Pin T40199 into the threaded hole in the transmission housing as illustrated.

-- Check the hole -arrow- in the transmission for wear grooves.

Fig 2: Checking Transmission Hole

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-- Coat the O-ring -C- and hub -B- on the dual clutch with ATF.

Fig 3: Identifying Dual Clutch Components

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-- Install the dual clutch into the transmission housing. Using short lifting/turning motions, allow the input shaft to engage into the ATF pump splines and transmission shafts as illustrated.

Fig 4: Identifying Dual Clutch, Remove/Install Components

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The dual clutch is installed correctly when the clutch cover O-ring noticeably contacts the edge of the transmission housing.

Fig 5: Clutch Cover Tightening Specification And Sequence

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CAUTION:

Do not let the O-ring get caught when installing.
Always follow the tightening sequence when tightening the clutch cover bolts -1 through 5-, refer to (Figure).

-- Tighten the clutch cover bolts -1 through 5- to the tightening specification and sequence, refer to Figure.

-- Replace the input shaft seal, refer to INPUT SHAFT SEAL, REPLACING .

-- Install the flywheel, refer to Installing .

-- Fill the ATF after the transmission is installed:

Audi A4, A5, Q5, refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid .
Audi A6, A7, refer to Controls, Housing .

Always perform the necessary "Guided Functions" on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester after replacing the dual clutch.

Audi A4, A5, Q5, refer to Transmission Fluid orTransmission Control Component Location Overview .
Audi A6, A7, refer to Controls, Housing .