| 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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Questions & answers
General notes — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How does the Golf Mk7 7-speed DSG work?
The engine torque goes through the flywheel to the dual clutch, which splits power between two sub-gearboxes. One pre-selects the next gear while the other delivers drive.
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 ...
