28 40 000 Removing and installing or replacing clutch cover (GS7D36SG)

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Special tools required

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 GEARBOX OIL LEVEL .
Use only the approved gear oil for dual clutch transmission.
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) .

Installation note:

Removal and installation of clutch cover:
Replace RADIAL SHAFT SEAL , O-ring and snap ring.
Replacement clutch cover:

Replace as a single assembly only (including radial shaft seal, O-ring, bearing, retaining plate and snap ring).

Necessary preliminary work

Remove TWIN-CLUTCH GEARBOX

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

Installation note:

After completing work, add gearbox oil and check GEARBOX OIL LEVEL .

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

Installation note:

Replace snap ring.

Fig 1: Identifying Snap Ring

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Graphic shows: Twin-clutch gearbox S65

Slip bush 23 0 390 BUSHmust be used when clutch cover is removed and installed.

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

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

Fig 2: Pulling Clutch Cover Using Special Tool (13 5 250)And Adapter (54 0 163) Out Of Housing

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Graphic shows: Twin-clutch gearbox S65

Remove oil fouling with fluff-free cloth.

Clean snap ring groove before installing clutch plate.

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

Then secure clutch cover with snap ring.

Make sure snap ring is correctly seated.

Installation note:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Clutch Cover

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