Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: General notes
| The torque of the engine is transmitted via the flywheel to
the dual clutch gearbox. The flywheel and the dual clutch are
joined together by a toothed connection. Together they take on
the function of the dual-mass flywheel.
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| The gearbox is structured like a 7-speed manual gearbox.
Through opposed hydraulic actuation of two multi-plate dry
clutches, it is operated like an automatic gearbox. In other
words, the gears are engaged automatically or manually via the
Tiptronic system. There is no clutch pedal. |
| When the ignition is switched off, both clutches are
disengaged. |
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| The gearbox has an opening in the housing. |
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Ensure that no small parts fall into this opening during repairs
-arrow-. Cover the opening if necessary. |
| The 7-speed dual clutch gearbox has two separate and
different oil systems. One for the gear oil section
-arrow A- and one for the hydraulic
fluid section -arrow B-. |
| Only the types of gear oil available as a replacement part
may be used for the dual clutch gearbox 0CW. Other oils will
lead to malfunctions or failure of the gearbox, part number
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA). |
| The oil level in the gearbox cannot be checked. The correct
gear oil level can only be achieved by renewing the gear oil,
e.g. if the gearbox is leaking
→ Chapter „Draining and filling gear oil“. |
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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 r ...
Other materials:
Driving
a loaded vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle,
please observe the following:
Stow all items of luggage securely .
Accelerate carefully and gently.
Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres. ...
Folding the backrests on the rear bench seat forwards and backwards
Fig. 95 Rear bench seat: release button
①; red marking ②
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The rear seat is split for folding. Each part of the
rear bench seat can be folded down to increase the size of the luggage compartment.
Folding the rear ...
Removing and installing heat shield for centre exhaust system
Note
The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified
slightly depending on engine fitted.
Removing
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Removing rear exhaust system
→ Rep. gr.26.
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Loosen lock washers -2-.
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General repair notes