Volkswagen Golf 2015 Repair Manual page 122

Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤
Manual Transmission - Edition 12.2014
Checking 5th Gear Synchronizer Ring
– Before re-installing the gear wheel and the 5th gear synchron‐
izer ring push the synchronizer ring onto the taper of the drive
gear. Measure the gap dimension -a- with a feeler gauge.
Gap Dimension Installation Dimen‐
-a-
5th Gear 1.1 to 1.7 mm
– Install 5th gear wheel with needle bearing.
– Place the 5th gear synchronizer ring onto the selector gear.
– If disassembled, assemble the 5th gear synchronizer hub/
locking collar before installing. Refer to
⇒ Fig. 5th Gear Locking Collar/Synchronizer Hub Assem‐
bly , page 147 .
Installed Position of 5th Gear Synchronizer Hub/Locking Collar
The pointed teeth on the locking collar -arrow 1- and the high col‐
lar on the synchronizer hub -arrow 2- face the transmission hous‐
ing.
The notches -arrow 3- on the synchronizer hub must line up with
the cast locking pieces on the synchronizer ring
( ⇒ Fig. 5th Gear Synchronizer Ring with Cast Locking Pieces ,
page 116 lower).
5th Gear Synchronizer Ring with Cast Locking Pieces
– Cover all openings with a cloth to prevent foreign objects from
getting into the transmission.
– To install, heat the 5th gear synchronizer hub to approximately
100 °C (212 °F) with the Inductive Heater - VAS6414- .
WARNING
Wear safety gloves.
– Install the 5th gear synchronizer hub
Note
Make sure there is enough clearance when installing the syn‐
chronizer ring.
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Rep. Gr.34 - Controls, Housing
Wear Limit
sion
0.5 mm