| To ensure flawless and successful gearbox repairs, the
greatest care and cleanliness as well as the use of good and
proper tools are essential. Of course, the basic rules for
safety also apply during repair work. |
| A number of generally applicable instructions for the
various repair procedures which were previously repeated at
numerous places in the workshop manual are summarised here. They
apply to this workshop manual. |
| Guided fault finding, vehicle self-diagnosis and testing |
| Before performing repairs on the gearbox, determine the
exact cause using vehicle diagnostic testerGuided
fault finding, Vehicle self-diagnosis
and Test instruments modes. |
| Do not run the engine or tow the vehicle with sump removed
or when there is no gear oil in the gearbox. |
| Thoroughly clean all joints and surrounding areas before
dismantling. |
| When installing, ensure that the dowel sleeves are fitted
correctly. |
| Do not overstretch retaining rings. |
| Always renew retaining rings which have been damaged or
overstretched. |
| Retaining rings must locate properly in grooves. |
|
Questions & answers
General repair notes — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What general repair rules apply to the Golf Mk7 DSG?
Maximum care and cleanliness are essential. Use only genuine VW parts and the correct special tools. Follow the removal sequence exactly.
Gearbox
The torque of the engine is transmitted via the flywheel to
the dual clutch gearbox. The flywheel and the dual clutch are
joined ...
After removing gaskets and seals, always inspect contact
surface of housing or shaft for burrs resulting from removal or
for other signs of damage.
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