Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Gaskets, seals

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / 7- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW / Technical data / Repair instructions / Gaskets, seals

After removing gaskets and seals, always inspect contact surface of housing or shaft for burrs resulting from removal or for other signs of damage.

Before installing seals, lightly oil outer diameter and half-fill space between sealing lips -arrow- with sealing grease -G 052 128 A1-.

The open side of the oil seal faces the side with fluid filling.

Only use DSG transmission oil. Other lubricants will cause problems in function.

After renewing gaskets, O-rings and seals - drain gear oil completely and refill with new oil → Chapter.

Gaskets, seals

General repair notes

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 ...

Nuts and bolts

Loosen and tighten securing bolts and securing nut for covers and housings diagonally. Specified torques settings are specified for unoiled bol ...

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Changing headlights over from driving on right to driving on left (gas discharge headlights for cornering light and LED daytime running light)
If a right-hand drive vehicle is driven in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the headlights must be converted. This is necessary in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with the asymmetric low beam headlights. Note ...

Changing headlights over from driving on left to driving on right (gas discharge headlights)
If a right-hand drive vehicle is driven in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the headlights must be converted. This is necessary in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with the asymmetric low beam headlights. Note ...

Repairing smooth pipe
Smooth pipe with a diameter or 5x1 mm or 6x1 mm can be repaired with EPDM hose. – Cut damaged section at right angles out of smooth pipe which is to be repaired. – Select the appropr ...