Course description
How long has it been since you had some clutch and transmission refresher training? Have you ever had to take a gearbox out for a second time due to a leaking CSC a clutch that doesn’t clear or DMF that rattles soon after installation? Gain a full understanding of current Schaeffler single and dry double clutch systems, including the evolution of Dual Mass Flywheels to ensure a successful installation every time. Morning: • Schaeffler company introduction. • Manufacturing trends & challenges. • Clutch - Construction & operation & forgotten functions. - Self-Adjusting Clutch (SAC), construction, operation, installation. - Clutch failure diagnosis & best practice. - Most common fitting mistakes. • Release systems. - Wear indicators. - Concentric Slave Cylinders. - Transmission hydraulic bleeding – best practice - Critical fitting advice & most common fitting related failures. • Dual Mass Flywheels - Why they are fitted, their construction & operation. - Evolution of the technology - Testing & failure diagnosis. - Discussing DMF with your “google & Forum” trained customer - Generating further work. Afternoon: • Schaeffler Dry Double Clutch Systems - How dry double clutch technology works - Development history. - VAG Dry Double clutch - Ford/Renault Dry Double clutch. - Fiat Dry Clutch Overview. Practical sessions: - Correctly mounting a Self-Adjusting Clutch. - Testing a Dual Mass Flywheel. - VAG DSG clutch replacement. - Ford/Renault Dry double clutch - Fiat Dry Clutch Installation.
Day 1,
- VW Dry clutch introduction & overview
- Clutch & Mechatronics removal, theory & practice.
- Gearbox disassembly & re-assembly, common problems & repair solutions, theory & practice.
- Mechatronic repair & common issues, theory & practice.
- Clutch operation, installation & setup, theory & practice.
Day 2,
- VW Wet clutch introduction & overview.
- Clutch & Mechatronics removal, theory & practice.
- Gearbox disassembly & re-assembly, common problems & repair solutions, theory & practice.
- Mechatronic repair & common issues, theory & practice.
- Clutch operation, installation & setup, theory & practice.
Course goals and objectives
On completion delegates will have an updated understanding of clutch technology and the ability to inspect associated wear components. Improve discussion with vehicle owners on job requirements, component testing and increased work on associated wear components including engine diagnostics. Good understanding of Dry Double Clutch Technology and ability to perform clutch replacements on VAG, Ford, Renault & Fiat.
Course certificate description
Skill relevance
Other information
This course is held in: | English |
Course level: | Professional |
Expected course duration: | 2 Days |
Wed 23 Jul 2025 - Thu 24 Jul 2025
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Course program
2025-07-23 Wed
Tamworth 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Birch Coppice Business Park T1 Danny Morson Way Tamworth B78 1SE
- 09:00 - 17:00 Held by Nigel Mepham
2025-07-24 Thu
Tamworth 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Birch Coppice Business Park T1 Danny Morson Way Tamworth B78 1SE
- 09:00 - 17:00 Held by Nigel Mepham
Your teacher welcomes you!

Nigel Mepham
nigelmepham@virginmedia.com
+447802792315
Other course dates
May 2025
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2025-05-19 09:00 Mon | 2025-05-20 17:00 Tue |
Maidenhead 1 - Classroom 1 & Workshop Euro Car Parts, 4 Denmark Street, Maidenhead, UK |
EN | 6 | Book |
Jun 2025
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2025-06-03 09:00 Tue | 2025-06-04 15:00 Wed |
Avonmouth 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Fifth Way Avonmouth Bristol BS11 8DT |
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Jul 2025
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2025-07-09 09:00 Wed | 2025-07-10 17:00 Thu |
Sunderland 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Ferryboat Ln Castletown Sunderland SR5 3RX |
EN | 6 | Book |
Aug 2025
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2025-08-20 09:00 Wed | 2025-08-21 17:00 Thu |
Manchester 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts 11 Park Seventeen Moss Ln Whitefield Manchester M45 8FJ |
EN | 3 | Book |
2025-08-26 09:00 Tue | 2025-08-27 17:00 Wed |
Avonmouth 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Fifth Way Avonmouth Bristol BS11 8DT |
EN | 10 | Book |
Oct 2025
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2025-10-14 09:00 Tue | 2025-10-15 17:00 Wed |
Glasgow 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Glasgow Business Park Springhill Drive South Unit 1 South Glasgow G69 6GA |
EN | 10 | Book |
2025-10-23 09:00 Thu | 2025-10-24 17:00 Fri |
Avonmouth 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Fifth Way Avonmouth Bristol BS11 8DT |
EN | 10 | Book |
2025-10-29 09:00 Wed | 2025-10-30 17:00 Thu |
Sunderland 2 - Downstairs Meeting Room & Workshop Euro Car Parts Ferryboat Ln Castletown Sunderland SR5 3RX |
EN | 10 | Book |
Nov 2025
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2025-11-04 09:00 Tue | 2025-11-05 17:00 Wed |
Maidenhead 1 - Classroom 1 & Workshop Euro Car Parts, 4 Denmark Street, Maidenhead, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
2025-11-12 09:00 Wed | 2025-11-13 17:00 Thu |
Manchester 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts 11 Park Seventeen Moss Ln Whitefield Manchester M45 8FJ |
EN | 10 | Book |
Dec 2025
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2025-12-02 09:00 Tue | 2025-12-03 17:00 Wed |
Glasgow 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Glasgow Business Park Springhill Drive South Unit 1 South Glasgow G69 6GA |
EN | 10 | Book |