Removing and installing or replacing clutch support (GS7D36SG)

IMPORTANT: After completion of repair 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 DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove TWIN-CLUTCH GEARBOX .
Remove CLUTCH .

Removal:

Remove OIL PUMP (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

There is another screw of the clutch support located under the oil pump drive wheel.

Remove clutch support (3).

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Installation:

IMPORTANT: Before installing clutch support:
Make sure without fail that seal (1) is installed in correct position and piston rings are correctly fitted on drive shaft.

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Installation of the clutch support:

Parts : Replace screws and seal.

Secure clutch support screw connections in diagonal sequence.

It is mandatory to comply with the specified order of screw connections 1- 6.

Tighten all screws to 2 Nm.
Release all screws again by a turn of approx. 180°.
Then tighten fully.

Tightening torque: 28 10 10AZ .

Fig 1: Clutch Support Screws Tightening Sequence

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Install OIL PUMP (1).

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Required follow-up work:

Install the CLUTCH .
Install the TWIN-CLUTCH GEARBOX .