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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D SEDAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 76 (CONTROLS, HOUSING - DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX 02E (CONVERTIBLE))34 CONTROLS, HOUSINGDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYTRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans
Transmission Assembly Overview
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION Transmission Assembly Overview
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- Transmission Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743- .
- Seal
- Replace after removing
- Bolt
- Quantity: 10
- Replace after removing
- For attaching the DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743- to the transmission housing
- Tightening specification and sequence Fig 3
- DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743-
- with o-rings on connector
- Replace the o-ring after disassembly.
- Removing and installing. Refer to DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743- .
- Bolt
- Quantity: 5
- Replace after removing
- For attaching the transmission cover with seal to the transmission housing
- Tightening specification and sequence Fig 2
- Clutch End Cover
- for the dual clutch
- Removing and installing. Refer to CLUTCH END COVER .
- Dual Clutch
- Clutch, General Information, refer to DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
- Removing. Refer to DSG® CLUTCH, REMOVING .
- Installing DUAL CLUTCH, INSTALLING .
- Bleed Pipe
- Pressed into the transmission housing
- Replace after removing
- Bleed Cap
- placed on bleed pipe
- Nut
- Replace after removing
- Torque: 20 Nm
- Selector Lever
- Insert so that master spline aligns with shift rod
- Seal
- For the selector shaft
- Replacing. Refer to SELECTOR SHAFT SEAL, REPLACING .
- Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Torque: 20 Nm +90°
- Transmission Oil Cooler
- Removing and installing. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER .
- O-Rings
- Replace after removing
- Cable Mounting Bracket
- For selector lever cable
- Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Quantity: 2
- Tightening specification. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .
- Filter Housing
- Torque: 20 Nm
- O-Ring
- Replace after removing
- Transmission Fluid Filter
- Information on changing filter TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTER
- Replacing. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID FILTER .
- Transmission Input Speed Sensor -G182- and Clutch Oil Temperature Sensor -G509-
- Both sensors are a single component and can only be replaced together.
- Removing and installing. Refer to Transmission Input Speed Sensor -G182- AND Clutch Oil Temperature Sensor -G509- .
- Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Torque: 10 Nm
- Alignment Pin
- Quantity: 2
- For centering the transmission fluid pump to the transmission housing
- Gasket
- Replace after removing
- Transmission Oil Pump
- Removing and installing. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID PUMP .
- insert with new seal
- Transmission Oil Pump Cover
- With vulcanized seal
- Replace after removing
- Bolt
- Quantity: 4
- Replace after removing
- Tightening specification and sequence Fig 4
- Bolt
- Quantity: 4
- Replace after removing
- different versions, allocation.
- Tightening specification and sequence Fig 5
- Overflow Pipe
- Plastic
- To drain the transmission fluid, remove the drain and check plugs, and remove the overflow pipe.
- The length of the overflow pipe determines the fluid level inside the transmission
- Torque: 3 Nm
- Seal
- Replace after removing
- Drain and Check Plug
- There is an overflow pipe with a 8 mm inner hex behind this bolt
- Drain transmission fluid above drain- and check plugs and remove the overflow pipe
- Torque: 45 Nm
-- Tighten the screws -arrows- diagonally in steps to 16 Nm.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.