Input Shaft Seal, Replacing: Procedure

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The dual clutch is removed. Refer to DSG .
The clutch engaging mechanism is removed. Refer to CLUTCH ENGAGING MECHANISM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

Danger of damaging the dual clutch and other components.

Replace the dual clutch if it is covered with oil.

NOTE:

There are 2 seals in the transmission on the clutch side.

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Input shaft seal -arrow A-.

Inner input shaft seal -arrow B-. Refer to INNER INPUT SHAFT SEAL, REPLACING .

It is possible to replace both seals without disassembling the transmission. It is not necessary to adjust the clutch engaging mechanism if only the seals are being replaced.

-- Pry out the outer seal.

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-- Install the new seal for the outer input shaft with a plastic hammer so that it is flush with the clutch housing, as illustrated.

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CAUTION:

Install the seal flush with the clutch housing so that the oil bore behind it is not sealed. Otherwise the outer input shaft ball bearing will not have enough oil.

The Press Piece - 60mm :VW415A offset points upward -arrow-.

-- Install the clutch engaging mechanism. Refer to CLUTCH ENGAGING MECHANISM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the dual clutch. Refer to DUAL CLUTCH, INSTALLING .