Removing dual clutch, gearboxes manufactured up to 05.2011 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes AV2, AV3, AY3

• Opens: power steering fluid
• Special tools named: T10356/5
• Renewed: mechatronic unit, retaining ring

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• The dual clutch is pulled off upwards. The mechatronic unit remains on the gearbox.
• Bolts (A), secure with nut as required.
• Risk of damage to clutch and other components!Push down clutch using only very light force. — To press down, turn spindle against thrust piece T10376.
• Only a few, »older« gearboxes do not have a clip.

📋 Procedure

1. Removing gearbox:
2. Pull off both breather caps (arrows) and seal using suitable plugs, e.g. those from engine bung setVAS 6122 to achieve an oil-tight seal. [Note: The dual clutch is pulled off upwards. The mechatronic unit remains on the gearbox.]
3. ⚠ For some gearboxes the breather cap on the mechatronic unit is destroyed during removal and must be renewed.It is not possible to check the fill level of the hydraulic fluid section of the mechatronic unit. Before repairs, the breather of the mechatronic unit must be sealed so that no oil can escape.Oil which escapes from the hydraulic fluid section of the mechatronic unit cannot be replenished, nor can the oil level be checked. Renew mechatronic unit if any oil escaped! — Remove retaining ring (arrow) for hub.
4. Remove hub with hook3438 and a screwdriver.
5. Remove retaining ring (arrow) for clutch. [Note: If the retaining ring cannot be removed it is because the clutch has »clamped« the retaining ring at the bottom.In this case, push the clutch down slightly (see following description) and release the load on the retaining ring. Never strike the clutch or shaft with a hammer!Always renew retaining ring.]

6. Position support bracket T10323 parallel to gearbox flange as shown in illustration.
7. If necessary, balance out gaps using T10356/5, for example.
8. Screw in bolts (A) hand-tight. [Note: Bolts (A), secure with nut as required.]
9. ⚠ Risk of damage to clutch and other components!Push down clutch using only very light force. — To press down, turn spindle against thrust piece T10376.
10. Detach special tool and remove retaining ring (arrow) for clutch.
11. Fit puller T10373 in clutch and pull off clutch.
12. Remove clutch together with puller T10373.
13. Remove small engagement bearing.
14. Remove large engaging lever.
15. Undo bolts and remove small engaging lever. [Note: Only a few, »older« gearboxes do not have a clip.]
16. Remove retainer for engaging lever.

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