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
- Puller - Seal Lever: VW681
- Drive Sleeve: 30-20
- Counterhold - Crankshaft Sprocket: 3415
- Seal Installer - Shaft Seal Ring: T10019
- Puller - Kukko 3 Jaw - 100x100mm: 12/1
- Torque Wrench 1601: VAG1601
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Locking Pin Driver: 30-505
- Bearing Installer - Clutch Housing/Gearbox Bearing: VW554
- Bushing Installer - Rear Axle Beam: 3128
- Rear Bushing Tool - Press Piece: T40033/1
- Assembly Tool Kit - Traverse: T10030/5
- Bearing Installer - Component: 3346/2 , Control Arm Bearing Installer - Nut: 3346/3
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Puller - Seal Lever: VW681
- Slide Hammer Set: VW771
- Holding Fixture - Spacers: VW540/1B
- Transmission Support - Bolt: 3282/34
- Seal Installer - Flange Shaft: T10049
- Bridge from Puller: VAS251415 (Kukko 18-0)
- Sealing Grease. Refer to the Parts Information.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Thrust Piece 3291/1 from the Bushing Tool Kit: 3291
- Spindle from the Bushing Tool Set: 3292
- Thrust pieces 3348 and 3348/1 from the Bearing Installer - Multiple Use: 3348
- Puller - Kukko Internal - 46-56mm: 21/7 -1-
- Puller - Kukko Counterstay: 22/2 -4-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 5-50Nm: VAG1331
- Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm: VAG1332
- Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS6931
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit: SMN372500
- Multipoint Socket: T10035 and if necessary Bits for VAG1331/13: T10099
- Charging Device For AWD Clutch Coupling 2 - Adapter 2: VAS6291/1-2
- Charging Device For AWD Clutch Coupling 2 - Adapter 3: VAS6291/3
- -1- Internal Puller: VAS251601 (Kukko 21-1)
- -4- Counter Support: VAS251621 (Kukko 22-1)
- Tensioning Strap: T10038
- Guide Pins: T10093
- Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use: T10172
- Torque Wrench 5-50Nm: VAG1331
- Shop Crane - Drip Tray: VAS6208
- Charging Device For AWD Clutch Coupling 2: VAS6291A
- Oil Filler - Adapter 2: VAS6262/2
- Puller - Seal Lever: VW681
- Slide Hammer Set: VW771
- Transmission Support - Pins 34: 3282/34
- Seal Installer - Flange Shaft: 3305
- -2- bridge from Puller - Kukko Puller - 50-110mm Width, 150mm Length: 18/0
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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.