Covers That Are Delivered With Bushings

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Always replace the cover and the lock ring. Never use a hammer to install the cover and never lubricate the center seal or touch it.

Fig 1: Attention: Never Oil Center Seal Or Touch With Hand

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CAUTION:

Do not touch the hole in the center in a new cover. The cover must not be touched inside the hole, lubricated or come into contact with any other substances in that area. Leaks will develop.

Do not remove the bushing

Fig 2: Identifying Bushing (Not To Be Removed)

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The new cover must not have any oil in or around the center seal and it must be dry.

-- If necessary, clean the end of the clutch shaft.

Do not apply adhesive to the inside of the cover.

-- Carefully remove the adhesive if it has already been applied.

Only coat the outer edge of the seal with DSG R oil.

-- Insert the clutch end cover and socket.

Fig 3: Identifying Cover With Bushing

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CAUTION:

Use caution when handling. If the cover is hit in any way, leakage will definitely occur.

The cover can be pried out of its seat using a screwdriver to install the new lock clip.

Fig 4: Identifying Cover In Its Seat Pried With A Screwdriver

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-- Install the new lock ring.

-- Only remove the bushing once the lock ring is installed.

Fig 5: Identifying Cover With Bushing

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-- Install the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, INSTALLING .

-- Fill the transmission with oil. Refer to DSG R OIL, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- After installing the transmission, perform the basic setting using the Guided Functions . Refer to the vehicle diagnostic tester.