Transmission Component Overview

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Transmission Component Overview
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Fig 1: Identifying DSG Transmission, Overview
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  1. Filter 
  2. Inspection Plug 
    • Near the pendulum support.
  3. Oil Drain Plug 
    • See, DSG TRANSMISSION FLUID .
    • This plug is no longer installed as of September 2004. The fluid l can be drained through the inspection plug.
  4. Transmission Oil Cooler  , refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER .
  5. DSG Transmission Mechatronic -J743-  , refer to ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS .
  6. Transmission Input Speed Sensor -G182- and Clutch Oil Temperature Sensor -G509-  , refer to ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS .
  7. Oil Pump  , refer to OIL PUMP .
  8. Multi-Plate Clutch Cover 
  9. Multi-Plate Clutch  , refer to CLUTCH .
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