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Transmission Component Overview






Transmission Component Overview






1 Transmission Cover

2 Gasket

Always replace.

3 Bolt

5 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

For attaching the Mechatronic unit to the transmission housing.

Always follow the loosening and tightening sequence, refer to one of the following:

=> [ DSG(R) Transmission Mechatronic J743, Transmission Installed ] DSG(R) Transmission Mechatronic J743, Transmission Installed.

=> [ DSG(R) Transmission Mechatronic J743, Transmission Removed ] DSG(R) Transmission Mechatronic J743, Transmission Removed.

4 DSG Transmission Mechatronic (J743)

Allocate using the transmission code letters, refer to the Parts Catalog.

Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:

with the transmission installed, refer to => [ DSG(R) Transmission Mechatronic J743, Transmission Installed ] DSG(R) Transmission Mechatronic J743, Transmission Installed.

with the transmission removed, refer to => [ DSG(R) Transmission Mechatronic J743, Transmission Removed ] DSG(R) Transmission Mechatronic J743, Transmission Removed.

5 Bolt

16 Nm

Always replace.

Quantity: 5

For attaching the transmission front cover to the transmission housing.

6 Clutch End Cover for the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG(R))

Removing, refer to => [ Clutch Engine Cover, Removing ] Clutch Engine Cover, Removing.

Installing, refer to => [ Clutch End Cover, Installing ] Clutch End Cover, Installing.

7 Dual Clutch

Removing and installing, refer to => [ DSG(R) Clutch, Removing ] DSG(R) Clutch, Removing.

8 Vent Tube

Pressed into the transmission housing.

Always replace after removing.

9 Cover

Placed on the vent tube.

10 Nut

20 Nm

Always replace.

11 Gear Shift Lever

Insert so that the master spline aligns with the shift rod.

12 Seal

For the selector shaft.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Selector Shaft Seal ] 02E Transmission (Direct Shift Gearbox).

13 Bolt

20 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

14 Transmission Oil Cooler

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Transmission Oil Cooler ] Service and Repair.

15 O-rings

Always replace.

16 Cable Bracket

For the selector lever cable.

17 Bolt

20 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Always replace.

Quantity: 2

18 Oil Filter Housing

20 Nm

19 O-ring

Always replace.

20 Oil Filter Element

For information on changing the filter, refer to => [ When To Change the Transmission Oil Filter ] Description and Operation.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Transmission Oil Filter ] Service and Repair.

21 Transmission Input Speed Sensor (G182) and Clutch Oil Temperature Sensor (G509)

Both sensors are a single component and can only be replaced together.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Transmission Input Speed Sensor G182 and Clutch Oil Temperature Sensor G509 ] Service and Repair.

22 Bolt

10 Nm

Always replace.

23 Alignment Pin

Quantity: 2

For centering the transmission oil pump to the transmission housing.

24 Gasket

Always replace.

25 Transmission Oil Pump

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Transmission Oil Pump ] Service and Repair.

26 Transmission Oil Pump Cover

With a vulcanized rubber seal.

Always replace.

27 Bolt

8 Nm

Always replace.

28 Bolt

There are different bolts for the transmission oil pump. Refer to => [ Transmission Oil Pump ] Service and Repair.

Always replace.

Quantity: 4

29 Overflow Tube

3 Nm

Made of plastic.

To drain the oil, remove the oil drain and check plug (- item 31 -) and remove the overflow tube.

The length of the overflow tube determines the oil level inside the transmission.

Allocate according to the Parts Catalog

30 Seal

Always replace.

31 Oil Drain and Check Plug

45 Nm

There is an overflow tube (- item 29 -) with a 8 mm inner hex behind this plug.

To drain the oil, remove the drain and check plug and remove the overflow tube.