Protocol for Managing DCT Gearbox Repairs
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Open an ROL in the event of any problem related to oil leakage from the level 2 or 3
areas, attaching the photographs taken of the diagnostic module as described on
page 50 of this document.

Replaced parts must be kept for at least 60 days, so that they may be returned if requested
or authorized for scrapping by SAT.
The following equipment is necessary to carry out the procedures described as follows:
 Swivel-head base Part. No. 95972621 (AV 2621)
 Gearbox overhaul support Part. No. 95977314 (AM 107314)
 Lev. 1 gearbox overhaul tool kit Part. No. 70002843, consisting of:
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Gearbox presser tool Part. No. 95978604 (AV 8604)

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Lift bracket for central section of gearbox Part. No. 95978605 (AV 8605)

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Lift bracket for rear section of gearbox Part No. 95978606 (AV 8606)

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Gearbox housing alignment pin Part. No. 95978607 (AV 8607)

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Axle shaft oil seal installation punch Part. No. 95978608 (AV 8608)

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Transmission shaft oil seal extractor Part. No. 95978609 (AV 8609)

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Clutch side oil seal installation punch Part. No. 95978610 (AV 8610)

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External gearbox pressurizing plugs Part. No. 95978612 (AV 8612)
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- IMPORTANT If not already in your possession, these tools must be ordered by you directly from our
Spare Parts Department in the quantities needed.

Procedure

- IMPORTANT The utmost cleanliness must be maintained during all the following operations; always
wear clean gloves, replacing them as needed, and use absorbent lint-free cloth and
heptane to clean and degrease components.

Preparations for procedures
Draining the hydraulic clutch system oil
 For the Ferrari California, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale e 458 Speciale A, 488
GTB, 488 Spider, 812 Superfast, FF, F12 Berlinetta, F12 TDF, GTC4 Lusso, GTC4
Lusso T and California T, Drain the DCT F-3 ATF oil from the hydraulic clutch system (as
described in the Workshop Manual).
 For the 488 Pista, 488 Pista Spider, F8 Tributo, Monza SP1, Monza SP2 and
Portofino, drain the hydraulic actuator system (as described in the Workshop Manual).
Draining gear oil
 For the 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, FF, F12 Berlinetta, F12
TDF, GTC4 Lusso, GTC4 Lusso T, 488 GTB, 488 Spider, 812 Superfast, California T
and Ferrari California, drain the Shell Transaxle 75W-90 GL5 gear oil (as described in the
Workshop Manual).
 For the 488 Pista, 488 Pista Spider, F8 Tributo, Monza SP1, Monza SP2 and
Portofino, drain the DCT gearbox gear lubrication system (as described in the Workshop
Manual).
Removing the complete DCT gearbox
 For the 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale, 458 Speciale A, FF, F12 Berlinetta, F12
TDF, GTC4 Lusso, GTC4 Lusso T, 488 GTB, 488 Spider, 812 Superfast, California T,
California, 488 Pista, 488 Pista Spider, F8 Tributo, Monza SP1, Monza SP2 and
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Portofino, remove the complete DCT gearbox from the vehicle (as described in the
Workshop Manual).
 Each time removal of the DCT gearbox is indicated in the following operations, the
support tools must be installed as described as follows.
 Assemble the gearbox overhaul support
AM 107314 (95977314) onto the swivelhead base AV 2621 (95972621) – Fig. 1.

Fig. 1
AV 2621

AM 107314

 Using the hook AS 107564 (95977564),
lift the gearbox and position over the
previously prepared support tool – Fig. 2.

AM 107314

 On the left hand side, fasten the gearbox
to the support AM 107314, tightening the
screws with the relative washers as
indicated – Fig. 2.

Fig. 2

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

On the right hand side, fasten the gearbox to the support AM 107314, tightening the
screws with the relative washers as indicated – Fig. 3. After ensuring that the gearbox is fixed
securely to the relative support, remove the lift hook AS 107564 from the gearbox.
AM 107314

Fig. 3

 While the GL gear oil and the ATF clutch
hydraulic fluid were already drained previously
with the gearbox in the vehicle, there are still
considerable quantities of oil and fluid
remaining in the gearbox. This oil and fluid
must be drained completely before starting any
work on the gearbox.

Fig. 4

GL GEAR OIL
 Place a container for collecting the oil under the
front GL gear oil drain plug orifice – Fig. 4.
 Undo the front GL gear oil drain plug indicated
– Fig. 4.

Fig. 5

 Wait for the GL gear oil to drain completely
into the container – Fig. 5.

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 Rotate the gearbox clockwise to empty all
the GL gear oil – Fig. 6.

Fig. 6

 Replace the indicated plug and tighten a
torque of 25 Nm class B – Fig. 7.

Fig. 7

ATF CLUTCH
FLUID

HYDRAULIC

SYSTEM

Fig. 8

 Place a container for collecting the fluid
under the ATF clutch fluid drain plug
orifice – Fig. 8.
 Undo the ATF clutch fluid drain plug
indicated – Fig. 8.

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 Wait for the ATF clutch fluid to drain
completely into the container – Fig. 9.

Fig. 9

 Rotate the gearbox counter-clockwise to
empty all the ATF clutch fluid – Fig. 10.

Fig. 10

 Fit and tighten the indicated plug – Fig.
11.

Fig. 11

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 In preparation for turning the DCT
gearbox upside-down, remove the plug on
the ATF hydraulic clutch system breather
shown in Fig. 12.

 Temporarily fit the tool AV 8612
(95978612), consisting of a plug with
relative O-ring and a bracket fastened with
the relative screw indicated, in the ATF
hydraulic clutch system breather to
prevent the fluid from escaping – Fig. 13.

Fig. 12

AV 8612

Fig. 13

 Turn the DCT gearbox upside-down as
shown in the figure by rotating counterclockwise – Fig. 14.

Fig. 14

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 Return the DCT gearbox to the upright
position by turning clockwise – Fig. 15.

Fig. 15

 Remove the tool AV 8612 (95978612)
fitted previously.
 Undo the ATF clutch fluid drain plug
indicated – Fig. 15.

 Wait for the ATF clutch fluid to drain
completely into the container – Fig. 16.

 Rotate the gearbox counter-clockwise to
empty all the ATF clutch fluid completely
– Fig. 17.

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

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 Replace the indicated cap and tighten a
torque of 25 Nm class B – Fig. 18.

Fig. 18

 Refit the original plug as indicated – Fig.
19.

Fig. 19

Replacing Corteco seal rings and differential flanges

- IMPORTANT Note that while the following photographs were taken with the gearbox on the work
bench to illustrate the relative operation more clearly, this procedure must be
performed with the gearbox in the vehicle.
 Remove the complete rear suspension assemblies (as described in the Workshop Manual).

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 With something sharp pierce the center of
the rubber cap indicated on the right
differential flange, then prise it out of its
seat – Fig. 1.

Fig. 1

 Undo the indicated screw fixing the flange – Fig. 2.
Note: Restrain the LH flange appropriately
to prevent it from rotating to permit
removal of this screw.

Fig. 2

Note: DO NOT use the driver tool to undo
this screw.
Note: The screw thread is coated with
Loctite thread lock compound.
Proceed as follows to prevent the
thread lock compound from causing
the screw thread to seize and, in some
cases, causing the screw itself to fail.
As soon as any resistance is
encountered when loosening the
screw, retighten the screw by a few
turns, then continue loosening. Repeat as necessary until the screw can be loosened
safely. Do not force the screw to loosen as this may cause the screw itself to fail.

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 If you cannot undo the flange fastener
screw and after numerous attempts the
hexagon sunk in screw is destroyed,
proceed as described below – Fig. 3.

Fig. 3

 Weld a suitable nut on the head of the
flange fastener screw – Fig. 3.

 Then undo the nut-screw assembly – Fig.
4.

Fig. 4

Remove the RH flange (1) from its seat with
a slide hammer extractor – Fig. 5.

Fig. 5

Note: A small quantity of oil may be
spilled;
take
all
necessary
precautions to limit and collect the
spillage.

1

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 Remove the right hand flange (1) with the
relative screw (2) – Fig. 6.
Note: A small quantity of oil may be
spilled;
take
all
necessary
precautions to limit and collect the
spillage.

Fig. 6

1

2

 Retrieve the washer (3) from the right
hand flange (1) – Fig. 7.

Fig. 7

3
1

 Using the tool AV 8609 (extractor and
tapered ring (4) for RH side), remove the
Corteco seal ring (6) from its seat and
replace – Fig. 8.

Fig. 8

AV 8609

Note: Adjust the lateral bolts as necessary
to grip the Corteco seal ring
internally, then turn the screw on
the top of the tool to extract the
Corteco seal ring from its seat.

Fig. 9

6
4
 Remove the left hand flange (7) – Fig. 9.
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Note: A small quantity of oil may be spilled; take all necessary precautions to limit and
collect the spillage.

 Using the tool AV 8609 (extractor and
cylindrical ring for LH side), remove the
Corteco seal ring (6) from its seat – Fig.
10.

Fig. 10