Clutch Engine Cover, Removing

Clutch Engine Cover, Removing

Short description

The end cover seals the transmission from the outside. It is held in place by a lock ring. Remove the lock ring and pry out the cover. Always replace the cover and the lock ring. Never use a hammer to install the cover and never lubricate the center seal or touch it. If this should occur, the cover will certainly leak!






- Drain the transmission oil. Refer to => [ DSG(R) Oil, Draining and Filling ] DSG(R) Oil, Draining and Filling.

- Remove the transmission. Refer to one of the following:

with a diesel engine, refer to => [ Transmission, Removing ] Transmission, Removing.

with a gas engine, refer to => [ Transmission, Removing ] Transmission, Removing.

- Secure the transmission to the assembly stand. Refer to => [ Transmission, Securing to Engine and Transmission Holder ] Transmission, Securing to Engine and Transmission Holder.

- If it is necessary, remove the oil filter.






There are often uncertainties as to whether the oil filter must be replaced or not.

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

- Insert the new oil filter with the seat - arrow - facing downward and tighten the housing to 20 Nm.






- After repairs, you do not have to change the filter again when filling the oil.

Remove the clutch end cover.

- Pry out and remove the lock ring - 2 - for the clutch end cover using a screwdriver - 1 - - arrow -.






- Lift the clutch end cover - 2 - through the opening in the starter with a screwdriver - 1 - or a pry bar - arrow - and then remove it.






• The clutch end cover that was removed cannot be reinstalled again.

- Install a new clutch end cover. Refer to => [ Clutch End Cover, Installing ] Clutch End Cover, Installing.