Schaeffler has urged technicians to sign up now for November’s REPXPERT 2CT training course as the first of two training events being held this autumn have already a sold-out, with October entirely booked up.
The motion technology company’s 2CT course being held on 2nd–3rdOctober at GSF Car Parts in Widnes, Cheshire is now full. However, places are still available for the session being held at The Tool Connection in Southam, Warwickshire on 26th–27th November.
“Our autumn REPXPERT 2CT training courses are proving to be very popular,” said Alistair Mason, Technical Services Manager at Schaeffler REPXPERT.
The two-day course combines theory and practical elements, and those who successfully complete the course are then able to perform VW double clutch system repairs.
Double clutch transmissions include two clutches, arranged on two drive shafts in a gearbox housing. Each sub-transmission functions like a manual transmission, with its own clutch. While driving, all gear changes are automatically controlled, with one of the two clutches operating the odd-numbered gears, while the other controls the even-numbers and reverse.
Alistair continued: “This is a complex system and some independent garages have been turning away 2CT jobs because they worry about getting it wrong. However, training is the answer, and our course gives technicians the knowledge needed to tackle these repairs with confidence.”
Day one of the IMI-approved course will put the focus on VW dry clutch systems before moving onto VW wet clutch systems on day two. Training will cover clutch and mechatronics removal, gearbox disassembly, repairs solutions and reassembly, mechatronic repairs and common issues, before concluding with clutch operation, installation and set-up.
