Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Disassembling and assembling sequence: Notes
Removing and installing ball bearing for input shaft, end cover, Torsen differential, transmission cover, selector shaft and bearing housing with input shaft and pinion shaft/hollow shaft.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Drift sleeve VW 244 B
- Thrust plate VW 401
- Thrust plate VW 402
- Thrust disc VW 412
- Tube 60 mm dia. VW 415 A
- Thrust pad con. 8/65 VW 433
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Sleeve VW 519
- Holding fixture VW 540
- Extension 30 - 23
- Press tool 40 - 21
- Sleeve 40 - 103
- Thrust piece 40 - 105
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Drift sleeve 41 - 501
- Transmission holder 2004
- Lock pin 2064
- Thrust piece 3002
- Replacement stud (M8 and M10) 3114/2
- Wheel bearing assembly set 3253
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Workshop press V.A.G 1290 A
- Drip tray V.A.G 1306
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
- Taper roller bearing puller V.A.G 1582
- Adapter V.A.G 1582/12
- - 1 - Internal puller Kukko 21/2
- - 2 - Puller Kukko 18/2
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- - 1 - Two-arm puller Kukko 20/10
- - 2 - Puller hook, length 200 mm
- - 2 - Puller hook, length 250 mm
- Fitting tool T10246
- Holding plate T40086
- Holding plate T40088/1
- Sleeve T40088/2
- Feeler gauge
- 2 bolts M8 (length 70 mm) with washers
- Sealing paste AMV 188 001 02
- Assembly sleeve 01E311120
- Locking fluid AMV185101A1
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.