DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System

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Service Data

Service Data

Dual Clutch Transmission

Transmission Model D7UF1
Engineering Model Gamma 1.6 T-GDi
Clutch Type Dry Dual Plate
Gear ratio 1st 3,929
2nd 2,318
3rd 2.043
4th 1.070
5th 0,822
6th 0,884
7th 0,721
Provide Regression 5.304
Final gear ratio 1st / 2nd / 4th / 5th 4.294
3rd / 6th / 7th / Reverse 3.174

Clutch Actuator

Item Specification
Resistance (between lines) Motor 1 60 mOhm ± 10%
Motor 2 64 mOhm ± 10%
Rated Voltage 12 V
Max. Current 60 A
Operating Conditions -40 to 257 °F (-40 to 125 °C)

Gear Drive

Item Specification
Resistance (between lines) Shift Motor 1/2 135.4 mΩ ± 10 %
Select Solenoid 1/2 0.7 mΩ ± 10 %
Max. Current Shift Motor 1/2 45 A
Select Solenoid 1/2 20 A
Select Solenoid Sensor Output Push 4.0 ± 0.15 V
Pull 1.0 ± 0.15 V
Operating Conditions -40 to 257 °F (-40 to 125 °C)
Rated Voltage 13 V
Sensor Supply Voltage 8.75 V ± 10%

Inhibitor Switch

Item Specification
Power Supply 12 V
Output type Output signal combination

Input Speed Sensor 1/2

Item Specification
Type Hall Effect Sensor
Operating Conditions -40 to 302 °F (-40 to 150 °C)
Output Signal High: 11.8–16.8 mA
Low: 5.9–8.4 mA

Tightening Torque

Tightening torque

Item N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
Clutch Release Bearing 9,8 - 11,8 1,0 - 1,2 7,2 - 8,7
Clutch Actuator Motor Mounting Bolt 3,9 - 5,9 0,4 - 0,6 2,9 - 4,3
Clutch Actuator Mounting Bolt 19,6 - 26,5 2,0 - 2,7 14,5 - 19,5
Fork Cover Mounting Bolt 3,9 - 5,9 0,4 - 0,6 2,9 - 4,3
Gear Actuator Mounting Bolt 19,6 - 26,5 2,0 - 2,7 14,5 - 19,5
9,8 - 11,8 1,0 - 1,2 7,2 - 8,7
Input speed sensor bolt 9,8 - 11,8 1,0 - 1,2 7,2 - 8,7
Park/neutral position switch bolt 9,8 - 11,8 1,0 - 1,2 7,2 - 8,7
Manual Lever Mounting Nut 17,4 - 24,5 1,8 - 2,5 13,0 - 18,1
Oil Drain Plug 58,8 - 78,5 6,0 - 8,0 43,4 - 57,9
Oil Filler Plug 58,8 - 78,5 6,0 - 8,0 43,4 - 57,9
Shift cable bracket bolt 19,6 - 26,5 2,0 - 2,7 14,5 - 19,5
Shift Cable Mounting Nut 9,8 - 14,7 1,0 - 1,5 7,2 - 10,8
Shift Cable Bracket Mounting Nut 9,8 - 14,7 1,0 - 1,5 7,2 - 10,8
Shift Lever Assembly Mounting Bolt 8,8 - 13,7 0,9 - 1,4 9,4 - 10,8
Starter motor bolt 49,0 - 63,7 5,0 - 6,5 36,2 - 47,0
Transmission Support Bracket Mounting Bolt 98,1 - 117,7 10,0 - 12,0 72,3 - 86,8
Transmission Support Bracket Bolt 58,9 - 78,5 6,0 - 8,0 43,4 - 57,8
Transaxle Upper Mounting Bolt (Transaxle to Engine) 42,2 - 53,9 4,3 - 5,5 31,1 - 39,8
Transaxle Lower Mounting Bolt (Engine to Transaxle) 42,2 - 48,1 4,3 - 4,9 31,1 - 35,4
42,2 - 53,9 4,3 - 5,5 31,1 - 39,8
TCM Bracket Mounting Nut 9,8 - 11,8 1,0 - 1,2 7,2 - 8,7

Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools

Tool Name/Number Illustration Description
Engine mount bracket (beam)
09200-3N000
Used to support the engine assembly when removing/installing the transaxle.
Used with the support (09200-2S000) and adapter (09200-4X000)
※Refer to the engine mount bracket illustration below.
Engine Support Bracket (Stand)
A: 09200-2S000
B: 09200-2C100
C: 09200-2C200
Used to support the engine assembly when removing/installing the transaxle.
Used with the bar (09200-3N000) and adapter (09200-4X000)
※Refer to the engine mount bracket illustration below.
Engine Mount Support (Adapter)
09200-4X000
Used to support the engine assembly when removing/installing the transaxle.
Used with the bar (09200-3N000) and support (09200-2S000)
※Refer to the engine mount bracket illustration below.
Oil Seal Installer
09430-C1190
Installs the transaxle case oil seal.
Used with the handle (09231-H1100)
Handle
09231-H1100
Installs the transaxle case oil seal.
Used with the installer (09430-C1190)
Inhibitor Switch Alignment Pin
09480-A3800
Used to hold the "N" range position when installing the inhibitor switch.
Dual Clutch Puller
09430-C1180
Used to remove the dual clutch assembly.
Dual Clutch Installer
09430-2A240
Used to install the dual clutch assembly.
Clutch Actuator Puller
09430-A5100
Used to remove the clutch actuator assembly.
Clutch Actuator Adjuster
09430-C1300
Used to adjust the clutch actuator.
Used with the clutch actuator adjusting tool (09430-C1302)
Clutch Actuator Adjusting Tool
09430-C1302
Used to adjust the clutch actuator.
Used with the clutch actuator adjuster (09430-C1300)

※ Assembly drawing of the special service tool for engine mount

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom of Malfunction Probable Cause Remedy
"E" Warning Lamp Illuminated
(Vehicle can only be driven in 1st/R gear)
DCT Learning Not Performed Perform the DCT manual learning procedure.
Driving in odd gears is not possible Clutch Actuator (Clutch Motor 1 or Position Sensor 1 Malfunction) Replace the clutch actuator assembly.
Gear Actuator (Shift Motor 1, Position Sensor 1, Select Solenoid 1, or Position Sensor 1 Malfunction) Replace the gear actuator assembly.
Input Speed Sensor 1 Malfunction Replace the input speed sensor.
Malfunctioning Gears (1, 3, 5, 7) Replace the gear.
Faulty clutch 1 Replace the dual clutch assembly.
Faulty clutch release bearing 1 Replace the clutch release bearing.
Unable to drive in even gears Clutch Actuator (Clutch Motor 2 or Position Sensor 2 Malfunction) Replace the clutch actuator assembly.
Gear Actuator (Shift Motor 2, Position Sensor 2, Select Solenoid 2, or Position Sensor 2 Malfunction) Replace the gear actuator assembly.
Input Speed Sensor 2 Malfunction Replace the input speed sensor.
Malfunctioning Gears (2, 4, 5, 6, R) Replace the gear.
Faulty clutch 2 Replace the dual clutch assembly.
Clutch Release Bearing 2 Malfunction Replace the clutch release bearing.
Driving not possible Faulty TCM Replace the TCM.
Simultaneous Failure of Odd and Even Systems Replace the dual clutch assembly or the gear.
Simultaneous Failure of Lock Switch and Shift Lever Sensor Replace the inhibitor switch.
Manual Mode Disabled Faulty lock switch Replace the inhibitor switch.
Malfunctioning Shift Lever Sensor Replace the shift lever.
Faulty manual mode switch Replace the manual mode switch housing.
Noise Oil level (low) Refill the transaxle with oil after inspecting the components (oil, seal, drain plug, and filler plug).
Oil (Incorrect Type) Replace the oil.
Synchronizer ring (worn or damaged) Replace the synchronizer ring.
Gear (worn or damaged) Replace the gear.
Bearing (worn or damaged) Replace the bearing.
Oil leak Oil level (high) Check the oil level.
Gasket (damaged) Replace the gasket.
Oil seal (worn or damaged) Replace the oil seal.
Hard shifting or unable to shift Oil (Incorrect Type) Replace the oil.
Shift fork (worn) Replace the shift fork.
Synchronizer ring (worn or damaged) Replace the synchronizer ring.
Gear (worn or damaged) Replace the gear.
Hub sleeve (worn or damaged) Replace the hub sleeve.

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