GSNL 4 UK 2023

LKQ Academy

Essential training Dry Double Clutch By 2025 up to 20% of manual transmission vehicles will be fitted with a double clutch. This presents a huge opportunity for the independent aftermarket. As transmission technology continues to evolve at pace, independent workshops must try and stay up-to-date with the latest products, tools and training on offer to ensure they can keep carrying out professional clutch system repairs and replacements in the future.

Despite there being well established automatic and CVT transmissions available, double clutch systems continue to steadily grow market share. Put simply, the smooth operation, direct drive and correlation between engine and gearbox speed of a double clutch system delivers better driving comfort, lowers emissions and improves fuel economy – making it a simple choice for vehicle manufacturers to make.

vehicles to remain competitive – they no longer need to turn away this significant profit opportunity. Each kit includes a double clutch module and all the necessary components required for the garage to change the clutch easily and professionally – whilst minimising costly errors and creating profit opportunities. LuK’s 2CT dry double clutch repair solution is easier to grasp than you might think when you apply the know-

Conventional clutch replacements are standard practice for every garage, but when it comes to repairing a dry double clutch system the appropriate special tools and knowledge required may be missing. Schaeffler is the only company in the independent aftermarket to offer complete repair solutions for both wet and dry double clutch systems – the LuK RepSet 2CT.

Like every clutch, a dry double clutch system is subject to wear and tear, so as their popularity continues to grow, it is vital that independent garages learn how to repair double clutch equipped

how and expertise available from Schaeffler’s REPXPERT technical training professionals.

LUK Clutch Technology and Dry Double Clutch Introduction 263776650 The aim of the course is to gain a full understanding of all present-day clutch systems, release systems and dual mass flywheels. • Schaeffler company introduction • Manufacturing trends and challenges • The purposes of a clutch • Clutch types, construction and operation • Self-adjusting clutches, construction and operation • Release systems • Concentric slave cylinders

• Clutch failure diagnosis and best practice • Dual mass flywheels, why they are fitted, construction and operation • Dual mass flywheel testing & failure diagnosis • How dry double clutch technology works • Development history.

£ 349 .00 PER CANDIDATE

Go to www.lkqacademy.co.uk to find out more

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