BestPracticeGuide_Clutch_2018

Double clutch technology

Replacement clutch packs are available for:

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641 44 2800 641 44 2900

Renault EDC

VAG Gen 1 Petrol VAG Gen 1 Diesel VAG Gen 2 Petrol

Ford Powershift Fiat/Alfa Romeo

641 44 3800 VAG Gen 2 Diesel 641 44 3900

Specialist tooling is required to remove and refit the twin clutch units (shown on Page 15). A basic double clutch tool is used together with the additional module kit for the required vehicle/double clutch type.

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Basic tool – double clutch

Renault module double clutch tool VAG module double clutch tool Ford/Volvo module double clutch tool Fiat/Alfa module double clutch tool

The advantages of the dual clutch transmission system. ■ ■ Fast, smooth efficient gear changes. ■ ■ Lively handling with unbroken acceleration. ■ ■ Shift consistency – no “thinking time” as to which gear is required next, only whether to up or down shift. ■ ■ No shift errors or surprises – the wrong gear cannot be selected and the driver does not get “lost” in the shift gate. ■ ■ The “jolting” that used to be experienced by the passengers in the vehicle, whenever the driver changed gear is now a thing of the pas t.

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