Dual Clutch, Installing: Installing

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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 Tightening Specifications ).

-- Tighten the clutch cover bolts -1 through 5- to the tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Tightening Specifications .

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

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

-- Fill with ATF after the transmission is installed:

-- After installing the transmission, fill the ATF. .

Perform the relevant "Guided Function " using the vehicle diagnostic tester after replacing the dual clutch. .