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Technical Information

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This Technical Information Cancels and Replaces
the previous TIs 2326, 2393, 2395 and 2330.
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Model Year: All

Subject: Replacement of SAP on DCT gearbox
The procedure for replacing the SAP on the DCT gearbox of the aforementioned models is
described as follows. The part numbers of the kits necessary for this procedure are indicated
in the following table, organized by model. Note that these kits are only applicable for
vehicles with valid warranty coverage.
Models

SAP Kit Part No.

458 Italia
458 Spider
458 Speciale
458 Speciale A

70002996

California
FF
California T

70003855

F12berlinetta

70003003

F12 TDF
488 GTB
488 Spider
488 Pista
488 Pista Spider
GTC4 Lusso

70004637

GTC4 Lusso T
812 Superfast
Portofino
F8 Tributo
Monza SP1/SP2

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Protocol for Managing DCT Gearbox Repairs

- IMPORTANT Prior to carrying out the procedure, the dealer must compile the “DCT Gearbox PreDiagnosis form” on pages 45-47 of this document and attach it to a new ROL.

Replaced parts must be kept for at least 60 days, so that they may be returned if requested
or authorized for scrapping by SAT.
Tools and equipment necessary for replacement of SAP
 Swivel-head base Part. No. 95972621 (AV 2621)
 Gearbox overhaul support Part. No. 95977314 (AM 107314)
 Rear cover extractor Part. No. 95978603 (AV 8603)
 Gearbox presser tool Part. No. 95978604 (AV 8604)
 Lift bracket for central section of gearbox Part. No. 95978605 (AV 8605)
 Lift bracket for rear section of gearbox Part No. 95978606 (AV 8606)
 Gearbox housing alignment pin Part. No. 95978607 (AV 8607)
 Axle shaft oil seal installation punch Part. No. 95978608 (AV 8608)
 Transmission shaft oil seal extractor Part. No. 95978609 (AV 8609)
 Clutch side oil seal installation punch Part. No. 95978610 (AV 8610)
 Internal gearbox plug Part. No. 95978611 (AV 8611)
 External gearbox pressurizing plugs Part. No. 95978612 (AV 8612)
 Cap and punch for rear gearbox cover Part. No. 95978613 (AV 8613)
 Tool for tightening bevel gear set ring nut Part. No. 95978619 (AV 8619)
 Bevel gear set extractor Part. No. 95978620 (AV 8620)
 Adapter for rear gearbox cover extractor Part No. 95978626 (AV 8626)

- IMPORTANT If not already in your possession, these tools must be ordered by you directly from our
Spare Parts Department in the quantities needed.
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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.

- IMPORTANT In the replacement procedures described as follows, ALL gaskets removed must be
discarded and REPLACED WITH NEW COMPONENTS during reassembly.

- IMPORTANT Check the expiration date of all products used in the following procedures before use.
NEVER use EXPIRED products.
Preparations for procedures
The SAP is replaced with the gearbox on the work bench. It is therefore necessary to remove
the DCT gearbox from the vehicle, preparing and fitting the support tool as described as
follows.
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 relative paragraph 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).

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 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
Portofino, remove the complete DCT gearbox from the vehicle (as described in the Workshop
Manual.
Preliminary procedure for installation
 Using a lint-free cloth and heptane,
thoroughly clean the area surrounding the
GL oil inlet orifices and fit seal plugs in the
indicated positions – Fig. 1.

Fig. 1

 Using a lint-free cloth and heptane,
thoroughly clean the area surrounding the
ATF fluid inlet orifices and fit seal plugs in
the indicated positions – Fig. 2.

Fig. 2

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 On the left hand side of the DCT gearbox,
undo and remove the indicated screw –
Fig. 3.

Fig. 3

 On the right hand side of the DCT
gearbox, undo and remove the indicated
screws – Fig. 4.

Fig. 4

On the right hand side of the DCT gearbox,
undo and remove the indicated nuts – Fig. 5.

Fig. 5
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 Install the lift bracket AV 8606
(95978606) on the gearbox – Fig. 6.

Fig. 6

 Hitch a lift hook to the eye bolt on bracket
AV 8606, then lift the DCT gearbox – Fig.
6.

AV 8606

 Assemble the gearbox overhaul support
AM 107314 (95977314) onto the swivelhead base AV 2621 (95972621) – Fig. 7.

Fig. 7
AV 2621

AM 107314

 Using the lift bracket AV 8606
(95978606), bring the gearbox over the
lift equipment prepared previously – Fig.
8.

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. 8.

Fig. 8

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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. 9.

Fig. 9

AM 107314

 Ensure that the gearbox is fastened securely
to the relative support, then remove the lift
bracket AV 8606.
 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. 10

GL GEAR OIL
 Place a container for collecting the oil under
the front GL gear oil drain plug orifice – Fig.
10.
 Undo the front GL gear oil drain plug
indicated – Fig. 10.

Fig. 11

 Wait for the GL gear oil to drain completely
into the container – Fig. 11.

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 Rotate the gearbox clockwise to empty all
the GL gear oil – Fig. 12.

Fig. 12

 Replace the indicated plug and tighten to
a torque of 25 Nm class B – Fig. 13.

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

ATF CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
FLUID
 Place a container for collecting the fluid
under the ATF clutch fluid drain plug
orifice – Fig. 14.
 Undo the ATF clutch fluid drain plug
indicated – Fig. 14.

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 Wait for the ATF clutch fluid to drain
completely into the container – Fig. 15.

 Rotate the gearbox counter - clockwise to
empty all the ATF clutch fluid – Fig. 16.

 Fit and tighten the indicated plug – Fig.
17.

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Fig. 15

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

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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. 18.

 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. 19.

Fig. 18

AV 8612

Fig. 19

 Turn the DCT gearbox upside-down as
shown in the figure by rotating counterclockwise – Fig. 20.

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Fig. 20

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 Return the DCT gearbox to the upright
position by turning clockwise – Fig. 21.

Fig. 21

 Remove the tool AV 8612 (95978612)
fitted previously.
 Undo the ATF clutch fluid drain plug
indicated – Fig. 21.

 Wait for the ATF clutch fluid to drain
completely into the container – Fig. 22.

 Rotate the gearbox counter-clockwise to
empty all the ATF clutch fluid completely
– Fig. 23.

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Fig. 22

Fig. 23

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Fig. 24

 Replace the indicated cap and tighten to a
torque of 25 Nm class B – Fig. 24.

 Refit the original plug as indicated – Fig. 25.

Fig. 25

SAP replacement
 Remove the retainer clip (1) from its seat –
Fig. 1.

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Fig. 1

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Push the connector (2) by hand gently into the
gearbox housing by just enough to release it
from the adapter (3) – Fig. 2.

Fig. 2

3

Note: Do not force the connector (2) too
far into the gearbox housing, as this
may damage the sensor on the SAP,
situated
directly
behind
the
connector itself.

2
 Undo the indicated screws fastening the
adapter – Fig. 3.

Fig. 3

 Remove the adapter (3) – Fig. 4.

3

Fig. 4

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