Removing and installing or replacing clutch cover (GS7D36SG)

Special tools required:

13 5 250
23 0 390
54 0 163

IMPORTANT: It is essential to adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness.
Any dirty parts must be cleaned before removing the clutch cover.
After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved transmission oil.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the twin-clutch gearbox.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

NOTE:

Removal and installation of clutch cover:
Replace 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 work:

Remove TWIN-CLUTCH GEARBOX .

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

Removal:

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

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

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

IMPORTANT: Ensure uniform (non-tilting) detachment by alternately using the 3 tightening threads.

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Installation:

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

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.

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Required follow-up work:

Install the TWIN-CLUTCH GEARBOX .