Differential, Adjusting - Volkswagen Golf 2015 Repair Manual

Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤
Manual Transmission - Edition 12.2014
Installing the Differential Planetary Gears and Differential Bevel
Gear Axle
– Insert thrust washer union with transmission fluid.
– Install and secure both large differential planetary gears, for
example, with a flange shaft.
– Insert the small differential planetary gears 180° offset and
pivot them into position.
– Press the differential bevel gear axle -arrow A- up to the first
small differential bevel gear.
– Insert threaded pieces -arrow B- into the large differential
planetary gears.
Installed position: shoulder faces the differential bevel gear
– Install the differential bevel gear axle up the end position and
secure it with a new spring pin.
Installed Position: Tapered Ring Thrust Washer -1-
The collar -arrow- faces the pressure spring -B-.
Some transmissions are not equipped with ridges -A-.
The ridges -A- face the tapered ring -1-.
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Differential, Adjusting

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Dial Gauge Holder - VW387-
♦ Measuring Set - Magnetic Plate - 50mm - VW385/17-
♦ Press Piece - Rod - VW407-
♦ Press Piece - Multiple Use - 30-205-
♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
♦ -1- Puller - Kukko Internal - 46-56mm - 21/7-
♦ -4- Puller - Kukko Counterstay - 22/2-
♦ Dial Gauge
A new differential adjustment is required when the following com‐
ponents have been replaced:
♦ Transmission Housing
♦ Clutch Housing
♦ Differential Housing
or the
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Rep. Gr.39 - Final Drive, Differential