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Overview - Transmission: Notes

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transmission
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  1. Transmission Fluid Pan
  2. Seal
    • Replace after removing
  3. Bolt
    • Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 3.
    • Replace after removing
    • Quantity 10
  4. DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743-
  5. Bolt
    • Replace after removing
    • Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
    • Quantity: 5
  6. Clutch End Cover
  7. Dual Clutch
  8. Bleed Pipe
    • Replace after removing
    • Pressed into the transmission housing
  9. Bleed Cap
    • Placed on bleed pipe
  10. Nut
    • 20 Nm
    • Replace after removing
  11. Gearshift Lever
    • Insert so that master spline aligns with shift rod
  12. Seal
  13. Bolt
    • 20 Nm +90°
    • Replace after removing
  14. Transmission Fluid Cooler
  15. O-rings
    • Replace after removing
  16. Cable Mounting Bracket
    • For the selector lever cable
  17. Bolt
  18. Filter Housing
    • 20 Nm
  19. O-ring
    • Replace after removing
  20. Transmission Fluid Filter
  21. Transmission Input Speed Sensor -G182- and Clutch Oil Temperature Sensor -G509-. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.
  22. Bolt
    • 10 Nm
    • Replace after removing
  23. Alignment Pin
    • Quantity: 2
    • For centering the transmission fluid pump to the transmission housing
  24. Seal
    • Replace after removing
  25. Transmission Fluid Pump
  26. Transmission Fluid Pump Cover
    • With vulcanized seal
    • Replace after removing
  27. Bolt
    • Replace after removing
    • Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 4.
    • Quantity: 4
  28. Bolt
  29. Overflow Pipe
    • 3 Nm
    • Plastic
    • To drain the transmission fluid, remove the drain and check plugs, and remove the overflow pipe.
    • The length of the overflow pipe determines the fluid level inside the transmission
    • Allocate according to the Parts Information.
  30. Seal
    • Replace after removing
  31. Drain and Check Plug
    • 45 Nm
    • There is an overflow pipe with a 8 mm inner hex behind this bolt
    • Drain transmission fluid above drain- and check plugs and remove the overflow pipe

Tightening Specification and Tightening Sequence of the Transmission Pan A. 

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Transmission Oil Pan
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-- Tighten the bolts -arrows- diagonally in steps to 16 Nm.

Tightening Specification and Sequence DSG Transmission Mechatronic J743. 

Fig 3: Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) Mechatronic J743
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NOTE:

Replace the bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

-- Tighten the bolts in steps in the sequence shown:

Step Bolts Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1 -1 to 10- Install the bolt hand-tight.
2 -1 to 10- 5 Nm
3 -1 to 10- Tighten an additional 90°

Tightening Specification and Sequence of the Transmission Fluid Pump Cover A. 

Fig 4: Identifying Cap For Transmission Oil Pump And Fasteners
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-- Tighten the bolts -arrows- diagonally in steps to 8 Nm.

NOTE:

Replace the bolts.