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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2013GOLF BASE, 2D HATCHBACK, 2.5L ENG VIN B, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 84 (FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL - MANUAL TRANSMISSION 0A4 (SPORTWAGEN))
2013 Volkswagen Golf Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans
Section 84 (Final Drive, Differential - Manual Transmission 0A4 (SPORTWAGEN))
2013 Volkswagen Golf Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN B, Automatic TransSECTION Section 84 (Final Drive, Differential - Manual Transmission 0A4 (SPORTWAGEN))
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- 39 Final Drive, Differential
- General Information
- Description And Operation
- Specifications
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Differential
- Notes
- Removing the Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing from the Clutch Housing
- Installing the Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing into the Clutch Housing
- Removing the Bearing Inner Race/Taper Roller Bearing
- Installing the Bearing Inner Race/Taper Roller Bearing
- Removing the Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing from the Transmission Housing
- Installing the Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing into the Transmission Housing
- Differentiating the Spring Pins
- Allocation, Differential Housing
- Roll Pin with Groove (short roll pin): Removing and Installing
- Removing the Spring Pin without Surrounding Groove (long spring pin): Removing the Differential Bevel Gear Axle
- Spring Pin without Surrounding Groove (long spring pin), Installing
- On Some Transmissions, the Thrust Washer Union has a Ridge -A-
- Installing the Differential Planetary Gears and Differential Bevel Gear Axle
- Installed Position: Tapered Ring Thrust Washer -1-
- Differential
- Special Tools
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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.