Overview - Powertrain, Front Wheel Drive

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Overview - Powertrain, Front Wheel Drive
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The 7-speed DSG transmission 0CG has 5 shafts. Two input shafts and three output shafts.

Fig 1: Powertrain Overview
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  1. A1 -

    Input Shaft 1

  2. A2 -

    Input Shaft 2

  3. B1 -

    Output Shaft 1

  4. B2 -

    Output Shaft 2

  5. B3 -

    Output Shaft 3

  6. C -

    Front Final Drive

  7. K1 -

    Clutch 1

  8. K2 -

    Clutch 2

  9. M -

    Engine

  10. T1 -

    Sub-Transmission 1

    • With 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th gears
  11. T2 -

    Sub-Transmission 2

    • With 2nd, 4th, 6th and reverse gears
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