Transmission Component Overview

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Transmission Component Overview
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Fig 1: DSG Transmission, Overview
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  1. Filter
  2. Inspection Plug
    • near pendulum support
  3. Oil Drain Plug
  4. Transmission Oil Cooler, Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER .
  5. DSG® Transmission Mechatronic -J743-, Refer to ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OVERVIEW .
  6. Transmission Input Speed Sensor -G182- and Clutch Oil Temperature Sensor -G509-, Refer to ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OVERVIEW .
  7. Oil Pump, Refer to OIL PUMP .
  8. Clutch Cover for the Dual Clutch
  9. Dual Clutch, Refer to DUAL CLUTCH AND REPLACEMENT PART OVERVIEWS .
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