28 40 020 Removing and installing or replacing clutch support (GS7D36SG)

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IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION 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) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove TWIN-CLUTCH GEARBOX
Remove CLUTCH

Remove OIL PUMP (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: see 28 10 HOUSING WITH ADD-ON PARTS .

Remove clutch support (3).

Installation:

Replace screws and seal.

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Cover, Oil Pump With Screws

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IMPORTANT: Before installing clutch support:
Make sure without fail that seal (1) is installed in correct position and piston rings are correctly seated on input shaft.
Secure clutch support screw connections in diagonal sequence.
Tightening torque: see 28 10 HOUSING WITH ADD-ON PARTS .

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Support Seal With Screw

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