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.
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm: VAG1331
- Bearing Installer - Pinion Bearing: VW470
- Socket And Extended Bit: T10107A
- Thrust Piece: T40023
- Puller - Kukko Quick Action Separating Tool - 12-75mm: 17/1 , -3-, such as Separating Tool 22 to 75 mm
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Puller - Inner Output Shaft Seal: T10397
- Puller - Outer Output Shaft Seal: T10398
- Seal Installer - Inner Output Shaft: T10399
- Seal Installer - Inner Output Shaft: T10399/1
- Seal Installer - Outer Output Shaft: T10400
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm: VAG1332
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Holding Fixture: VW313
- Press Piece - 42mm: VW516
- Press Piece - Multiple Use: 40-105
- Seal Installer - Flange Shaft: T10049
- Gearbox Support: T10108
- Gearbox Support - Stop Plate: T10108/1
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench (150-800Nm): VAG1601
- Two-Arm Puller: VAS251001 , or for example Puller - Kukko 2-Arm - 70-180mm: 20/10
- Three-Arm Puller: VAS251205 , or for example Three-Arm Puller: Kukko 45/2
- Slide Hammer Set: VW771
- Slide Hammer Set - Hook: VW771/37
- Sealing Grease
- Universal Grease
- Refer to the Parts Information for the grease allocation.
- Two M10 x 30 bolts
- Four M12 x 10 nuts
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Press Plate: VW401
- Press Plate: VW402
- Press Piece - Rod: VW407
- Press Piece - Multiple Use: VW412
- Rear Wheel Bearing Kit - Piece 5: 3253/5
- Bearing Installer - Needle Bearing: T10047
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Used Oil Collection And Extraction Unit: SMN372500
- Puller - Unit Injector: T10055
- Puller - Unit Injector - Adapter 2: T10055/2
- Seal Installer - Flange Shaft: T10105
- Seal Installer - Drive Flange: T10143
- Seal Installer - Flange Shaft Oil Seal LH: T10176
- Seal Installer - Stub Shaft: T10379
- Seal Installer - Hollow Shaft: T10380 : T10380
- Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal: T20143
- Drip Tray for VAG1202A: VAG1306
- Shop Crane - Drip Tray: VAS6208
- Charging Device For BorgWarner Coupling 2: VAS6291A
- Charging Device For BorgWarner Coupling 2 - Adapter 2: VAS6291/2
- Puller - Grease Cap: VW637/2
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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.