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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 5 (4 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 01M (A3 PLATFORM))AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSINGTRANSMISSION, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLINGPLANET CARRIER, ADJUSTINGSHIM -A-, DETERMINING
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard

Shim -A-, determining

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Shim -A-, determining
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  • Install all components (items -2- through -16-) into transmission housing to adjust planet carrier, see PLANET CARRIER, ADJUSTING .
    • Fig 1: Measuring Planet Carrier Shim Thickness
    G03362372Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Insert screwdriver through hole of large sun gear to loosen and tighten bolt for small input shaft.
    • Fig 2: Inserting Screwdriver Through Hole Of Large Sun Gear
    G03362373Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Install small input shaft bolt -1- with washer -2- but without shim. Tightening torque: 30 N.m (22 ft lb).
  • Install dial gauge in VW 382/7
    • Fig 3: Installing Small Input Shaft Bolt With Washer
    G03362374Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Adjust dial gauge with top of gauge positioned on bolt head center with 1 mm preload.
    Fig 4: Adjusting Dial Gauge With Top Of Gauge Positioned On Bolt Head Center
    G03362375Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.
  • Zero dial gauge.
  • Move small input shaft up and take reading.

    Example: Reading 2.00 mm

  • Specify thickness of shim according to table and determine Part No.
RENDER: 1.0x

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