Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Repair Information ⇒ 3.1 General Repair Information , page 3 ⇒ 3.2 Contact Corrosion , page 6 General Repair Information Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Inductive Heater - VAS6414- Carefulness, cleanliness and the correct tools are required for transmission repairs to be successful.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Fasteners ♦ Do not stretch the circlips. ♦ Installation position for some of the circlips: The circlip is »nar‐ rower at the top« and so is its installation position. This makes it easier for the pliers to grab the circlip when removing and installing it.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Bolts and Nuts ♦ Always loosen or tighten bolts and nuts on covers and hous‐ ings diagonally with a tightening sequence. ♦ Especially delicate parts, such as clutch pressure plates, must not be distorted.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 ♦ Do not interchange them. When reusing synchronizer rings, always install to the same gear wheel. ♦ Check for wear and replace if necessary. ♦ Check the grooves -arrow 1- on the synchronizer ring -A- and the inner race for flat areas (grooves are worn).
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Overview - Powertrain ⇒ 5.1 Overview - Powertrain, Front Wheel Drive , page 9 Overview - Powertrain, Front Wheel Drive Name The -arrows- point in the direction of travel.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 I - 1st Gear II - 2nd Gear III - 3rd Gear IV - 4th Gear V - 5th Gear VI - 6th Gear R - Reverse Gear A - Final Drive Rep.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 10 - Bracket ❑ For the clutch pedal ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ 1.8 Mounting Bracket, Removing and Installing , page 28 ❑ Use a Piston Pin Drift - VW207- to drive the bushings into the holes for the mounting bracket pins on the bulkhead.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 12 - Clamp ❑ The clamp must be removed in order to remove/install the hose/line assembly 13 - Seal/O-Ring ❑ Replace if damaged ❑ Install on the line connection ❑...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Sealing Rings/O-Rings for Hose/Line Assembly or Pipe Item Line Connection Version Line connection with a groove all the way around -arrow 1- Line connection with a shoulder -arrow 2-...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 8 - Supply Hose 9 - Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 - Seals ❑ Must be located inside the supply hose. 11 - Clutch Master Cylinder ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Overview - Clutch Release Mechanism 1 - Clutch Slave Cylinder with Release Bearing ❑ Must be replaced to‐ gether because they are a single unit ❑ Do not wash the bear‐...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Release Bearing with Additional Plastic Washer Identified by the tabs -arrow- on the plastic washer. Only for Release Bearings with Additional Plastic Washer; Where the Pressure Plate Diaphragm Springs -arrows- have a Slightly Lower Installation Height.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Continuation for All – Remove driver side footwell vent -1-. Refer to ⇒ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr. 87 ; Air Routing; Overview - Air Routing and Air Distribution in Passenger Com‐...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – If present, push the clutch pedal in the direction of -arrow B- to disengage and remove the tension spring -1-. – Bring clutch pedal to the rest position.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Vehicles with a Knee Airbag – Remove the driver side knee airbag -1-. Refer to ⇒ Body In‐ terior; Rep. Gr. 69 ; Knee Airbags; Overview - Knee Airbag .
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Press the retainers together in the direction of -arrows- and remove the mounting pin -1- for the valve lifter/clutch master cylinder to the right. – Move the clutch pedal in the direction of -arrow-, unclip the return spring -1- and remove.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installing Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following: Item -1- is a 14 mm internal socket wrench A 14 mm hex socket wrench can also be used instead of a 14 mm internal socket wrench.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Vehicles with a Knee Airbag – Remove the driver side knee airbag -1-. Refer to ⇒ Body In‐ terior; Rep. Gr. 69 ; Knee Airbags; Overview - Knee Airbag .
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove bolt -2-, unclip the crash bolster -1- and push aside. – Remove the entire air filter housing if the clutch mechanism lines are not accessible.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Note When working inside the footwell, cover the carpet with cloths to protect it from leaking brake fluid. – Disconnect the connector -2- from the Clutch Position Sensor - G476- .
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the bolts -arrows-. – Remove the clutch slave cylinder together with the release bearing -A-. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following: •...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Caution Danger of leaking brake fluid. ♦ Be careful not to get any brake fluid on the longitudinal member or on the transmission when performing the fol‐...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Push the hose/line assembly -4- with the O-ring -3- onto the bleeder connection -1- until the clip -2- audibly locks into place. – Pull on the line to make sure it is secure.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 1.15 Clutch Position Sensor - G476- , Re‐ moving and Installing Removing – Move the driver seat as far back as possible. – Disconnect the connector -arrow- from the Clutch Position Sensor - G476- .
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the air filter housing if it makes the bleeder inacces‐ sible. Vehicles with a Turbo Diesel Engine Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical, Fuel Injection and Glow Plug;...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove and attach the clutch slave cylinder with the release bearing -arrows-. Clutch Slave Cylinder -A- with Divided Supply Line The supply line is divided in area with -arrows- on some clutch slave cylinders Allocation.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Round Outer Contour -arrows- is a Clutch Made By Sachs = – Remove and install clutch Sachs . Refer to ⇒ 2.3.1 Clutch, Removing and Installing, with Dual Mass Fly‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 1 - Dual Mass Flywheel ❑ Make sure it fits secure‐ ly on the centering pins ❑ Keep the clutch lining contact surface free of grooves, oil and grease.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 2.2.2 Overview - Clutch, with Dual Mass Flywheel, LuK 1 - Dual Mass Flywheel ❑ Make sure it fits secure‐ ly on the centering pins ❑ Keep the clutch lining contact surface free of grooves, oil and grease.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 2.2.3 Overview - Clutch, with Single Flywheel 1 - Flywheel ❑ Make sure it fits secure‐ ly on the centering pins ❑ Keep the clutch lining contact surface free of grooves, oil and grease ❑...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Clutch, Removing and Installing ⇒ 2.3.1 Clutch, Removing and Installing, with Dual Mass Fly‐ wheel, Sachs , page 45 ⇒ 2.3.2 Clutch, Removing and Installing, with Dual Mass Fly‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 • When loosening, the stop -2- and the bolt -1- must loosen up together. – If the stop does not loosen: Push the bolt toward the dual mass flywheel.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Check the Ends of the Diaphragm Spring • Wear up to half the thickness of the diaphragm spring -arrows- is permitted. Checking the Pull-Springs and Rivet Connection I - Pull-spring OK •...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Engines Having a Crankshaft with A Smaller Diameter -arrow-, or Engines Having A Needle Bearing -arrow- in the Crankshaft Centering the Clutch Disc, Removing and Installing the Pressure Plate On Engines with a Crankshaft with a Smaller Diameter, or Engines with a Needle Bearing in the Crankshaft.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 er Diameter, or Engines with a Needle Bearing in the Crank‐ shaft. , page 48 -3176- . Removing Transmission removed. – Insert the -3067- to loosen the bolts.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Check the Ends of the Diaphragm Spring • Wear up to half the thickness of the diaphragm spring -arrows- is permitted. Checking the Pull-Springs and Rivet Connection I - Pull-spring OK •...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Only Check Position of Adjustment Mechanism with New Pres‐ sure Plates • Both edges -A- of the adjusting ring must be located between both notches -arrows B-.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Centering the Clutch Disc, Removing And Installing the Pressure Plate on Engines with a Crankshaft with a Smaller Diameter, or Engines with a Needle Bearing in the Crankshaft.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installing Note Allocate clutch pressure plate and clutch plate according to the ♦ engine code. Refer to the Parts Catalog. Clean the input shaft splines and (on used clutch plates) the ♦...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Check the Spring Connection and Rivet Connections – Check the spring connection between the pressure plate and the cover for cracks and make sure the rivet connections are tight.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Use the -3067- when installing. – Tighten the bolt diagonally in small steps. – Install the transmission. Refer to ⇒ 2.2 Transmission, Installing , page 92 Tightening Specifications ♦...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Overview - Selector Mechanism Note Lubricate the bearing areas and the sliding surfaces. ♦ Grease allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog. ♦ 1 - Shift Lever Shaft with Shift...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 ♦ Hose Clip Pliers - VAG1275A- ♦ Wedge Set - T10383- ♦ -T10383/1- ♦ or the equivalent equipment, Backrest Panel Tool - 3370- Removing – Use the -T10383/1- to carefully pry out the selector lever boot from the center console insert in direction of -arrows-.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Caution This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure. Mandatory Replacement Parts ♦ Nut - Selector Lever to Shift Lever Shaft with Shift Lever Cover ♦...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installed Position of Gearshift Housing Nuts -arrow- – Remove the shift lever housing nuts -arrows-. – Remove center console and center console mounting bracket. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 68 ; Center Console; Over‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Disconnecting the Cable Retainer from the Selector Cable – Pull the securing mechanism all the way forward in direction of -arrow 1- and then unlock to the left in direction of -arrow 2-.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 With the Selector Relay Lever Removed: Pry the Selector Cable Retainer Out of the Selector Relay Lever. • The relay lever is removed. – Insert a screwdriver -A- between the bushing -B- and the relay lever.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Cable Retainer Allocation These holes have different diameters. Cable Retainer for: Dimension a -1-: Shift cable to shift lever 8.5 mm -2-: Selector cable to relay lever...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Relay Lever: Lubricate the Following Areas Very Carefully when Installing. • Shaft -A- on the relay lever in the direction of -arrows-; quantity of grease: 0.2 grams •...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 A clip -A- holds the cables and heat shield to each other in place. – Mount the cable bracket on the transmission and tighten the bolts -2- and nuts -1-.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Install the boot with the selector knob and, if necessary, the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ 1.4 Gearshift Knob, Removing and Installingg , page 62 – Replace the clamp -arrow-.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Vehicles with a Gasoline Engine – Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical, Fuel Injection and Ignition; Rep. Gr. 24 ; Air Filter; Air Filter Housing, Removing and In‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Secure the shift lever shaft as follows: – Install the shift lever in neutral and, if necessary, press the shift lever to the left and hold. – Guide the -T10027A- through the noise insulation -A-, hole -B- and into hole -C-.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the -T10027A- from the noise insulation -A- and the holes -B and C-. – Install the boot and the noise insulation (if equipped). Refer to ⇒...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the seal using the -T20143/1- – Lightly oil new seal on outer circumference. – Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip -arrow- halfway with Sealing Grease - G 052 128 A1- .
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – If the -10-222A- does not yet have a hole with an -arrow- marked on it, do so now. • Dimension -a- = 225mm • Hole diameter = 12.5 mm –...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove nut -1- and bolts -2- and set the cable bracket and cables off to the side. Note Brake fluid must not come into contact with the longitudinal mem‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Attach the -10-222A- as follows: The following are needed: ♦ -10-222A/31-1- ♦ -10-222A/31-2- ♦ -10-222A/12- ♦ -T40091/1- ♦ -T40091/3- ♦ -T40093A/3- ♦ -T40093/3-6- – Remove caps above the front suspension strut bolted con‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove fuel filter and set off to the side. Do not open the line system. Refer to ⇒ Fuel Supply System; Rep. Gr. 20 ; Fuel Delivery Unit/Fuel Level Sensor;...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the drive axle heat shield -arrows- (if equipped). Re‐ fer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and Installing .
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the transmission bracket from the transmission. – Remove the bolts -2- from the transmission/engine connec‐ tion. The transmission to engine connection bolts -1 and 3- will be re‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the last transmission to engine connecting bolt -arrow-. – Separate the transmission from the engine (alignment sleeves). – Carefully lower the transmission while guiding the right flange shaft past the hole -arrow 1- on the intermediate plate and the flywheel -arrow 2-.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 ♦ Engine Sling - Engine Bracket - 2024A/1- from Engine Sling - 2024A- ♦ Grease for Clutch Plate Shaft Splines - G 000 100- ♦ Allocate the grease for gearshift mechanism. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the cable retainer from the selector cable. • To avoid damage to the selector cable, the cable retainer must be disconnected from the selector lever before removal.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the upper engine/transmission connecting bolts -arrows-. – Disconnect any hoses and cables in the area of the -10-222A- lifting eyes on the engine. – Attach the -10-222A- as follows: The following are needed: ♦...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – If present, remove wires from the front area of both longitudinal members -arrow-. Do not disconnect line system. – Place the -T40093/3-6- on both longitudinal members (the right longitudinal member is illustrated here).
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the fan shroud with the coolant fan -arrow-. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical, Fuel Injection and Ignition; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Radiator/Coolant Fan; Fan Shroud, Removing and Instal‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Move the left suspension strut to the outside and support it with the hook -2024A/1- as illustrated. WARNING There is the risk of an accident due to loose support parts.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the bolts -arrows- from the transmission mount. – Turn the spindles on the -10-222A- and lower the transmission to dimension -a-. • Dimension -a- = approximately 60 mm –...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Align the -3282- with the -3282/33- in order to install the trans‐ mission. – Align the arms of the -3282- so that they match up with the holes in the Adjustment Plate .
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Guide the transmission and the differential over the subframe and swing them out. – Be careful of the longitudinal member -arrow 1- and of the subframe -arrow 2-.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 ♦ Bolt - Pendulum Support to Transmission ♦ Bolt - Transmission Bracket to Transmission Note Refer to Transmission, Removing to get a list of the special ♦...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Install the -3282/29- into the rear hole in the transmission for the pendulum support bolt. – Secure the -VW771/40- inside the threaded hole in the trans‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Install transmission bracket -1- with new bolts -arrows-. Refer ⇒ 3.1 Overview - Subframe Mount , page 105 Caution Risk of damaging threads in transmission bracket by inserting bolts crooked.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Mount the cable bracket on the transmission and tighten the bolts and nuts -arrows-. Refer to ⇒ 1.2 Overview - Selector Mechanism , page 60 – Install the selector cable in the cable retainer.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Note Threaded inserts (for example, Heli Coil ) are found in the pen‐ dulum support fastening holes on some transmissions. Refer to ⇒ Fig. Transmission with Threaded Insert (for example Heli Coil) for Attaching the Pendulum Support , page 107 –...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 ♦ Hose Clamp up to 25mm - 3094- Caution This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure. Mandatory Replacement Parts ♦ Nut - Selector Lever to Shift Lever Shaft with Shift Lever Cover ♦...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Engage the intermediate plate on the sealing flange and push it onto the alignment sleeves -arrows-. – Check the release bearing for wear. Replace the clutch slave cylinder with release bearing if necessary.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Guide the transmission with the differential -arrow 2- over the subframe. – Pay attention to the longitudinal member -arrow 1-. • After that, the right flange shaft -1- must be guided past the flywheel and the opening -arrow- in the intermediate plate.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Tighten the -10-222A- spindles until the transmission bracket -1- touches the transmission mount -2- to align the engine/ transmission assembly in its installed position. – Install new bolts -arrows- and tighten. Refer to ⇒...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Install the selector cable in the cable retainer. – Apply a small amount of grease on the pins -arrow- for the shift lever -2-. Grease allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Install pendulum support with new bolts. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical, Fuel Injection and Ignition; Rep. Gr. 10 ; Sub‐ frame Mount; Overview - Subframe Mount .
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 10 - Bolt ❑ For pendulum support to transmission ❑ Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical, Fuel Injection and Ignition; Rep. Gr. 10 ; Subframe Mount; Overview - Subframe Mount .
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Transmission with Threaded Insert (for example Heli Coil ) for Attaching the Pendulum Support Note There are threaded inserts (for example Heli Coil ) in the pen‐...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Overview - Shift Forks 1 - Insulation Mat ❑ Remove from the shift lever rod by hand and install. 2 - Shift Lever Rod with Shift Fork for 1st Gear and 2nd Gear...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 ♦ Bracket - Multiple Use - 30-211A- ♦ Seal Installer - Drive Flange - T10143- or Seal Installer - Out‐ put Shaft Oil Seal - T10180- ♦ Locking Sleeve Drift - T10169- ♦...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the right flange shaft (the illustration shows the left flange shaft). – Remove the flange shaft and the pressure spring. – Remove the clutch slave cylinder with the release bearing -arrows-.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Note Use the -80-200- to press against the spring force of the securing bushing direction of -arrow- so that the shift lever shaft -1- does not touch the securing bushing -2- when removing.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Or place the -3160- over the input shaft on the clutch housing. – Tension the Separating Tool - 5-60mm -A-, for example -17/0- , tightly behind the splines on the input shaft.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Note Pry the cap -1- off with a screwdriver -2-. Plastic Cover Carefully remove all tabs -A-. Do not damage the transmission housing when doing so. – Remove the cap -A-.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the bolts -A- that attach the transmission housing to the clutch housing. – Install -VW771/40- into the threaded hole in the transmission housing. – Heat the transmission housing in the area near the bearing seat for the grooved ball bearing/input shaft to approximately 100 °C (212 °F) for approximately 10 minutes using a Hot Air...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Lift the differential -1- with the left hand. With the right hand, lift the output shaft for 1st to 4th gear together with the shift lever rods -2- -arrow A-.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Then install the differential -1-. Note A second technician is needed to help install the shafts into the clutch housing. – Hold 1st through 4th gear output shaft -3- with the shift lever rods -4- in the right hand as illustrated.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Note It is necessary to heat the transmission housing so that the ♦ grooved ball bearing is not damaged when the housing is be‐ ing installed. Apply Sealing Paste - AMV 188 200 03- evenly onto the seal‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Install the grooved ball bearing/input shaft locking ring -1-. – Remove the -30-211A- for the input shaft. – If the retaining sleeve for the shift lever shaft was removed, then install it now all the way onto the tool.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Tighten the bolts -3- for the shift lever cover -4-. – Install the locking bolt -2-, lock elbow -arrow- must not be in‐ stalled when doing so.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Allocation Mounting Area for the Cov‐ Cover Installation -Arrow A- is at vertical Made of Refer to metal ⇒ Fig. Metal Cov‐ er , page 128 -Arrow B- is at an angle...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Install the flange shafts with the springs, thrust washers and tapered rings. Tightening Specifications ♦ Refer to ⇒ 1.4 Overview - Clutch Release Mechanism , page 21 ♦...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Removing the Locking Elbow for the Shift Lever Shaft – Break off the bracket in its unlocked position. – Insert a screwdriver -A- into the hole in the locking bracket -B-.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installing the Shift Rod Bearing Bushing all the way onto the Tool Removing the Retaining Sleeve -A- from the Transmission Hous‐ – Place transmission housing on Press Plate - VW401- and press plate -VW402- in such a way so that the alignment sleeves inside the transmission housing do not get damaged.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Drive in Lock Sleeve with Shoulder as Far as Stop on Tool • The transmission housing is bolted to the clutch housing. Drive in Lock Sleeve without Shoulder as far as Stop on Tool •...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Removing the Selector Shaft Bearing Bushing – Use the thread adapter from -Kukko 22/1- -arrow-. – Hold the spindle on the -3290- steady and turn the nut -B-.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installing the Plug -1- – Using the -3264- , drive in the sealing plugs to dimension -a- approximately 3 mm below the upper edge of the housing.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Removing the Needle Sleeve from the Clutch Housing A - Counter Support , for example, -22/2- B - Internal Puller 23.5 to 30 mm , for example -21/4-...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 ♦ Transmission Support - Mounting Plate 33 - 3282/33- ♦ Support Elements for trans‐ mission (determine when mounting the Mounting Plate on the Transmission Support ) ♦ Transmission Support Jig - 3336- to transport the transmission.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 ♦ Bracket - Multiple Use - 30-211A- ♦ Seal Installer - Drive Flange - T10143- or Seal Installer - Output Shaft Oil Seal - T10180- ♦ Locking Sleeve Drift - T10169- ♦...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 ♦ Engine Support Bridge - 10-222A- ♦ Engine/Gearbox Support Shackle (2 pc.) - 10-222A/ ♦ Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 31 - Adapt‐ er 1 - 10-222A/31-1- ♦...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Engine Support Bridge - 10-222A- ♦ Engine Support Bridge - Engine Support 29 - 10-222A/29- ♦ Engine Support Bridge -...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 ❑ Installing. Refer to ⇒ Fig. Grooved Ball Bearing Installation Location and Installing the Grooved Ball Bearing , page 160 5 - 5th Gear Wheel ❑ Available as a replacement part together with the input shaft ❑...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Input Shaft, Disassembling – Remove the grooved ball bearing locking ring. Removing the Grooved Ball Bearing – Mount the Separating Tool 22-115mm -A- into the groove in the ball bearing for the locking ring.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Grooved Ball Bearing Installation Location and Installing the Grooved Ball Bearing • Grooved ball bearing installed position: The groove for the locking ring faces up -arrow A- and the collar -arrow B- must face the 5th gear wheel.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Pressing Cylindrical Roller Bearing into Clutch Housing. – Compress the cylindrical roller bearing locking ring -arrow- with pliers -C- and install it. – Remove the pliers before the cylindrical roller bearing gets into its installed position.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Fill the space with the new seal between the sealing and dust lip halfway with Sealing Grease - G 052 128 A1- . – Coat the outer circumference of the seal lightly with transmis‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installing the Dished Washer into the Output Shaft Dimension a = 2 mm Removing the Inner Race/Tapered Roller Bearing on the side of the Clutch Housing A - Separating Tool 22-115mm , for example, -17/2-...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installing the Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing in the Clutch Housing – Support the clutch housing with the -40-20- directly under the bearing mount. Remove the Inner Race/Tapered Roller Bearing on the side of the...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Removing the Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing from the Transmission Housing A - Counter Support , for example, -22/2- B - Internal Puller 46 to 58 mm , for example, -21/7- Installing the Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing into the Trans‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Removing the Locking Collar and the Synchronizer Hub for 1st and 2nd Gear After removing the circlip, press off the gear wheel for 2nd gear and locking collar/synchronizer hub together.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installing 2nd Gear Outer Race, Inner Race and Synchronizer Ring – Place inner race -A- on drive gear for 2nd gear. The tabs -1- face away from the gear wheel.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Warming and Installing the Locking Collar/Synchronizer Hub for 1st and 2nd Gears. The pins -A- on the synchronizer ring lock into the recesses -B- in the synchronizer hub.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 On Transmissions with Reinforcement Measures, Install Collar Bushing -A- to Stop. Note Allocate transmission via code letters: • Installation position of the collared sleeve -A-: The collar -arrow- points to the 1st gear wheel.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installed Position: Locking Collar/Synchronizer Hub for 3rd and 4th Gears The wider collar on the synchronizer hub -arrow- faces 3rd gear. – Place the synchronizer ring for 4th gear on the 4th gear wheel.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installing the 3rd Gear Wheel with Needle Bearing • The synchronizer ring -1- and the tabs -arrow A- are inside the openings in the synchronizer hub -2-.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installing the Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing in the Clutch Housing – Place the washer under the outer race. – Support the clutch housing with the -40-20- directly under the bearing mount.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Removing the 5th and 6th Gear Synchronizer Hub/Locking Collar with the 6th Gear Wheel – Remove the locking ring beforehand. Removing the Sleeve -A- together with the Reverse Gear Wheel –...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installed Position: Reverse Gear Synchronizer Hub • The stop -arrow A- on the reverse gear locking collar faces the splines on the output shaft -arrow B-. Warming and Installing the Reverse Gear Synchronizer Hub –...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Press synchronizer ring onto taper of the gear wheel and measure gap dimension -a- using a feeler gauge. Disassembling and Assembling Locking Collar and Synchronizer Hub for 5th and 6th Gears To disassemble, remove the springs -1-.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installing the Inner Race/Tapered Roller Bearing on the side of the Transmission Housing – Choose the correct locking ring. Refer to ⇒ Fig. Selecting the Locking Ring , page 187 and install.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Position the measuring tools on the clutch housing and secure them with a bolt -arrow-. – Set the dial gauge (3 mm range) with 1 mm preload to 0 .
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Install the outer race/tapered roller bearing with the selected shim (in the example: 1.75 mm). Support transmission hous‐ ing directly beneath bearing mount using -2050- .
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Requirements • Remove any sealant still on the sealing surfaces on the clutch and transmission housings. • Install the output shaft that is going to be measured.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Attach the measuring tools to the clutch housing. In the case of protruding housing edges: – Place washers (total thickness: 8 mm) under the -VW792- -arrow-.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the transmission housing and remove the tapered roller bearing outer race from the transmission housing. A - Counter Support , for example, -22/2- B - Internal Puller 46 to 58 mm , for example, -21/7- –...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Install the seal all the way in without tilting it. – Fill the space between the sealing and dust lip -arrow- halfway with Sealing Grease - G 052 128 A1- .
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Remove the heat shield above the right drive axle -arrows-, if equipped. – Remove the right drive axle from the transmission flange shaft -A-. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ;...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Install the seal all the way in without tilting it. – Install the seal all the way in without tilting it. – Push the flange shaft -A- toward the transmission and secure.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 21 - Small Differential Bevel Gear ❑ Availability. Refer to the Parts Catalog. ❑ Installing. Refer to ⇒ Fig. Installing the Differential Bevel Gears , page 217 22 - Threaded Piece ❑...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Caution This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure. Mandatory Replacement Parts ♦ Seal - Right Flange Shaft Removing the Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing from the...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Heat the Inner Race/Tapered Roller Bearing and Press On It The cage wit the tapered rollers must rotate easily when being installed. WARNING Wear safety gloves. Removing the Inner Race/Tapered Roller Bearing...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installing Outer Race/Tapered Roller Bearing into the Transmis‐ sion Housing – Support the transmission housing directly under the bearing mount using the - 3345- . Removing the Spring Pin for the Differential Bevel Gear Axle –...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Installing the Spring Pin for the Differential Bevel Gear Axle – Align the hole in the differential bevel gear axle to the hole in the differential housing.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Install the outer race/tapered roller bearing without adjustment shim into transmission housing. – Insert differential into clutch housing. – Mount transmission housing and tighten five bolts.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 – Install the outer race again and the tighten the transmission housing to the tightening specification. Tightening Specifications ♦ Transmission housing to clutch housing. Refer to ⇒ 5.3 Overview - Transmission Housing and Selector Mech‐...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Manual Transmission - Edition 02.2016 Revision History DRUCK NUMBER: K0059240421 Fac‐ Edit Notes Quality tory Edi‐ Type Checke Edi‐ tion d By tion 02.2 3/30/ Fac‐ Fac‐ Remove tool names from Jim H...
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