28 40 000 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Clutch Cover (GS7D36SG)

Special tools required: 

• 13 5 250
• 23 0 390
• 54 0 163

Installation note: 

• Removal and installation of clutch cover: 

  Renew RADIAL SHAFT SEAL  and O-ring.

• Replacement clutch cover: 

  Replace as a single Unified Parts Group only (incl. radial shaft seal, O-ring, bearing and retaining plate).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove TWIN-CLUTCH GEARBOX .

To prevent the transmission oil from spilling out, tilt the gearbox back before removing the clutch cover.

Installation note: 

After completing work, add transmission oil and check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .

Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring Out Of Housing Using Tool

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Lever snap ring (1) out of housing with a suitable tool.

Slip bush 23 0 390must  be used when clutch cover is dismantled and installed.

Fig 2: Slip Bush (23 0 390)

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Pull clutch cover with special tool 13 5 250 and adapter 54 0 163 out of housing.

Fig 3: Pulling Clutch Cover Using Special Tool (13 5 250)

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Remove oil fouling with fluff-free cloth.

Clean snap ring groove before installing clutch cover.

Press clutch cover (1) into housing with arrow pointing up and strike evenly with a plastic hammer.

Then secure clutch cover with snap ring.

Make sure snap ring is correctly fitted.

Installation note: 

Moisten O-ring and radial shaft seal with gearbox oil.

Fig 4: Pressing Clutch Cover

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