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2013 Volkswagen Golf Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN A, Automatic Trans

Differential, Adjusting: Notes

2013 Volkswagen Golf Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN A, Automatic TransSECTION Notes
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Dial Gauge Holder VW 387
  • Magnetic Plate 50 mm Dia. VW 385/17
  • Punch VW 407
  • Thrust Pad 30 - 205
  • Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
  • Kukko Extractor 46-58 mm21/7
  • Kukko Support 22/2
  • Dial Gauge

A new differential adjustment is required when the following components have been replaced:

  • Transmission housing
  • Clutch housing
  • Differential housing

or the

  • Differential tapered roller bearing

Adjustment overview, refer to ADJUSTMENT OVERVIEW .

Perform the following procedure:

-- Press the tapered roller bearing outer race into transmission housing without shim, using 30 - 205, refer to Installing the Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing into the Transmission Housing .

NOTE:

Bearing inner- and outer races of the tapered roller bearing are paired. Do not interchange them.

-- Press the tapered roller bearing outer race into clutch housing, using 30 - 205, refer to Installing the Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing into the Clutch Housing .

-- Insert the differential into the clutch housing.

-- Install the transmission housing and tighten the five bolts to 25 Nm.

-- Install the dial gauge and set it to "0" with a 1 mm preload.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools VW 387 & VW 385/17
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-- Move the differential up and down, read off the play on the dial gauge and note. (example: 0.70 mm).

RENDER: 1.0x

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