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Bevel Box, Removing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Slide Hammer Set :VW 771
- Socket - 8mm :T40276
- Holding Fixture - Spacers :VW 540/1 B
- Puller - Bevel Gear :T10472
- Socket and Extended Bit :T10107A
- Commercially available lever
Removing
-- Remove the subframe with the steering gear. Refer to SUBFRAME WITH STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the driveshaft from the bevel box. Refer to the appropriate Service Information. DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the right drive axle from the bevel box and tie it up toward the rear. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Loosen the bolts and nuts -arrows- and remove the bracket -1-.
-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and remove the bevel box bracket.
-- Remove the right flange shaft bolt using the Socket and Extended Bit :T10107A by installing two bolts in the flange and counterholding the flange shaft with an assembly lever -1-.
-- Remove the upper bolts -A- for the bevel box retainer at the transmission using the Socket - 8mm :T40276 .
-- Only loosen the lower bolts -arrows- for securing the bevel box on the transmission and remove up to dimension -a-.
- Dimension -a- = 15 mm.
- This prevents the transmission from falling when loosening with the Slide Hammer Set :VW 771 .
-- Install the Puller - Bevel Gear :T10472 on the bevel box as shown.
-- Prepare the Slide Hammer Set :VW 771 with a washer -a- and two sleeves from the Holding Fixture - Spacers :VW 540/1 B as shown.
-- Fasten the Slide Hammer Set :VW 771 to the Puller - Bevel Gear :T10472 and detach the bevel box to the transmission.
-- Remove the slide hammer and puller.
-- Remove the lower bolts and remove the bevel box.
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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.