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3 Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gear

box -J743-
Safety note on mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743-
page 50
Overview - mechatronic unit page 51
Remove mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743-
page 52 .
Move mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- into re
moval position by hand page 62 .
Install mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743-
page 65 .
View of selector forks with mechatronic unit removed
page 72

3.1 Safety note on mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743-
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WARNING

Do not work on pressure accumulator. The accumulator is un

der pressure and is not allowed to be opened.

3.2 Overview - mechatronic unit

1 - Bolt
10 Nm
M8 x 35
Always renew

Note

2 - Bolt
10 Nm
M8 x 90
Always renew
3 - Mechatronic unit for dual
clutch gearbox -J743-

Note

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Take care with the breather when handling the mechatronic unit.
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When doing any work on the mechatronic unit, please remove

com

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cap -arrow- from breather and seal with a suitable plug.

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Protective cover -0AM 325 120- is well suited.

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3.3 Removing mechatronic unit for dual

clutch gearbox -J743- with gearbox in
stalled
This description only applies to installed gearboxes. If gearbox
has been removed, first remove clutch then mechatronic unit.
Move mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- into re
moval position by hand page 62 .
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Assembly lever -T10407-

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Vehicle diagnostic tester
Perform the following steps: rrectness of i
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In order to remove the mechatronic unit, sufficient space must be

available in front of the gearbox. Depending on the vehicle, parts
nform
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must be removed which do not have anything to do directly with

the gearbox. For example, the air filter housing and, if present,
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charge air lines or coolant lines.

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Any retainers fitted on the cover of the mechatronic unit must also
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The vehicle diagnostic tester brings the mechatronic unit into the
en
ng

t.
correct position for removal. All gear actuators are moved into
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lever and gearbox housing. This makes it possible to remove load
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from plungers of mechatronic unit so that they may be removed
by hand from cups of engaging levers.
Mechatronic unit can be removed and inserted. When installing,
make sure clutch plungers are correctly seated in cups of engag
ing levers.
Therefore, please follow description below step by step.

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The clutch is self-adjusting. Shocks can have an
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a ac
adjusting device. Even if the mechatronic unit has been re

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moved, the sudden removal of the assembly lever -T10407-

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from under the engaging levers can have a negative effect on

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be available in front of the gearbox. In some vehicles, parts

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must be removed which do not have anything to do directly

spec
with the gearbox. Remove any charge air lines or coolant lines

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t to the co
that may be present.
Any retainers fitted on the cover of the mechatronic unit must
also be removed.

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with its oil in.

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Mechatronic unit remains filled with oil.

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Raise vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same
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Move selector lever to position P position. C py
t. rig
gh ht
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Remove noise insulation Rep. Gr. 50 ; Assembly overview
p by
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- noise insulation . Prote
cted AG.
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Connect vehicle diagnostic tester and then select 7-speed

dual clutch gearbox, Moving gear actuator into -neu-
tral- position under Guided functions .

Switch off ignition.

Raise vehicle.
Remove complete air filter housing.
Vehicles with petrol engines Rep. Gr. 24 ; Removing and
installing air filter
Vehicles with diesel engines Rep. Gr. 23 ; Removing and
installing air filter
Remove battery and battery tray Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery;
Removing and installing battery .

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is n

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Remove starter Rep. Gr. 27 ; Removing and installing

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starter .

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Release mechatronic unit connector by pulling in . Cop py
-direction of arrow- and pull off connector.
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Place drip tray under gearbox.
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Drain gear oil, then reinstall drain plug page 30 .

Pull cap off breather and close using a suitable plug to achieve
an oil-tight seal.

Note

Protective cover -0AM 325 120- is well suited.

Remove all retainers and brackets from front of gearbox.

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Using a screwdriver, carefully unclip gearbox input speed

sender 3 -G641- from housing in -direction of arrow-.

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Unscrew bolts of mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -
erm

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J743- in diagonal sequence.

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There are 4 long and 3 short bolts.

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Do not remove more than 7 bolts!
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Please look carefully to check which bolts you are unscrewing.
Do not unscrew any cover bolts.

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The gearbox is shown here again from the side to make this sit

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The mechatronic unit must be removed. The cover does not have
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The next step is difficult:

Now press both engaging levers of dual clutch away from plung
ers of mechatronic unit. Otherwise, levers will jam mechatronic
unit at plungers and prevent mechatronic unit from being re
moved.
Please read through this description all the way to the end first.
This will help you to perform the following steps correctly.
Both levers must now be carefully pressed away from the plung
ers.
First take a look at -reddish-brown- engaging lever in this pic
ture.

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No further.
Assembly lever -T10407- should make contact with gearbox
housing with its entire rear face.

Caution

Housing rib and groove of lever must be flush with one

another. Do not insert tool as far as stop.

Apply a bit of force to tip of lever when turning.

This stops lever from slipping out when turning.

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Turn assembly lever -T10407- anticlockwise. In this way, engag

ing levers are pressed away from plungers -direction of arrow-.

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Do not take out assembly lever -T10407- . It must remain inserted

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between engaging lever and gearbox housing for the entire proc
ess.
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If necessary, press assembly lever -T10407- against gearbox

using a screwdriver.
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If lever slips off, this indicates you applied a bit of leverage to

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handle whilst turning.

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Apply a bit of force to tip of lever when turning.

This stops lever from slipping out when turning.
Remove mechatronic unit.
Mechatronic unit remains filled with oil.

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If mechatronic unit jams and cannot be removed: rrectness of i
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Sometimes, the mechatronic unit cannot be removed. In this

case, the gear actuator is caught at the top left of the gearbox
housing.
In this case, mechatronic unit is not allowed to be removed with
significant force.
First reposition mechatronic unit on gearbox housing and se
cure it with one bolt.
Move mechatronic unit into removal position by hand
page 62 .
Installing mechatronic unit page 65 .

3.4 Moving mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- into removal posi
tion by hand
Sometimes, the mechatronic unit cannot be removed. In this
case, the gear actuator is caught at the top left of the gearbox
housing -arrow-.

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Only if you cannot set the mechatronic unit to removal position

with the vehicle diagnostic tester , you must move the unit by
hand to this position.

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The sticking gear actuator -arrow- can be pressed by hand into

urposes, in part or in wh

its removal position. To do this, push a selector fork behind the

t to the co

parking lock cover. How to do this is described in the following

work procedure:
rrectne

First reposition mechatronic unit on gearbox housing and se

cure it with one bolt.
ss

Move selector lever to position P position.

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f inform
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Remove securing clip in -direction of arrow-.

Securing clips for selector lever cable must always be renewed.

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Remove Bowden cable from ball head.
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Use your hand to press lever to stop in direction of cable sup
erm

ab
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port bracket.
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Remove lever of selector shaft.

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The mechatronic unit will not be stuck after the next step. That
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means that it could fall out. If not already done: Secure me
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chatronic unit on gearbox with a bolt to prevent it from falling
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Working through opening, push selector fork to side

-direction of arrow-.
(Press to left in direction of travel.)
This presses back sticking gear actuator and mechatronic unit
can be removed.
Please do not assemble parking lock until you have filled oil.

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Grease oil seal in cover with sealing grease -G 052 128 A1- .

Fit cover and lever again.

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Press selector lever cable back onto ball head and install new
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securing clip.

t to the co
Securing clips for selector lever cable must always be re
newed.

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Add gear oil after completing work on mechatronic unit. Fill oil
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into gearbox page 30 .

Adjust selector lever cable page 43 .
nform
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Place plug on removed mechatronic unit.

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This way, the mechatronic unit can be sent sealed in oil-tight con
n in

dition.
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3.5 Installing mechatronic unit for dual

um
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clutch gearbox -J743-
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Guide pin -T10406-
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Note

A new mechatronic unit is correctly filled with oil.

Do not drain oil. A removed mechatronic unit is sent back
with its oil in.

Installing
All selector forks must be in neutral prior to installation of
mechatronic unit

Note

Make sure that all selector forks are located in -N-, in the middle, and therefore that the gearbox is in neutral.

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Therefore, check each of 4 selector forks by hand.

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Every selector fork has 3 positions: gear selected - neutral - gear

selected.
Also, move each fork into each position in succession. Then
disengage all gears and return selector forks to middle position
neutral.

Note

Neutral, neutral, neutral, or gearbox will not function!

You can turn the front gear slightly for assistance. This makes it
easier to shift the forks.
Please clean sealing surface where mechatronic unit will
make contact later on.
Oil residues on sealing surface will later result in a misdiagnosis
of leaking.
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Make sure that all 4 gear actuators project 25 millimetres -a-.

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levers.
Pull out plungers by hand until they are seated in cups.
Plungers can be moved into position with a hook bent from a piece
of welding wire (local manufacture).
Now check seat of plungers again.

Plungers that are not seated correctly will damage mechatronic

unit.
Tighten mechatronic unit diagonally to 10 Nm.

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Attach all retainers and brackets to front of gearbox.

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7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0AM - Edition 07.2010

In some vehicles, a cover is fitted over the engaging levers.

The cover prevents dirt getting in.
Torque setting: 8 Nm
Now add gear oil page 30 .
Install starter Rep. Gr. 27 ; Removing and installing starter .

Fit charge air or coolant hoses as necessary.

Install battery and battery tray Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Re
moving and installing battery .
Install complete air filter housing.
Vehicles with petrol engines Rep. Gr. 24 ; Removing and
installing air filter
Vehicles with diesel engines Rep. Gr. 23 ; Removing and
installing air filter
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