Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 83

TO INSTAL
This is accomplished by reversing the above procedure,
but attention should be paid to the following points:
· (1) Replacing the rear axle between the fork at the
frame end can best be carried out by three mechanics.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the dust sleeves.
(2) Sufficiently grease the two mounting bolts and the
transmission carrier.
(3) Tighten the nuts at the transmission front rubber
cushion and then tighten the nuts of the screws that attach
the transmission carrier to the rubber cushions.
(4) This order of tightening the nuts should be strictly
followed to avoid distortion and premature wear. of the
rubber cushions.
(5) Make sure that the points of the coupling screws
are correctly bedding in their recess. Secure the screws with
a piece of wire.
( 6) When the engine has been replaced, adjust the
clutch pedal free play to .400" to .800".
(7) Securely tighten the shock absorber fixing screws.
(8) Check the splines in the hub of the brake drum.
(9) Renew the brake drum if the splines are worn or
damaged.
( 1 0) Tighten the rear axle shaft nuts to 202 to 224
ft/lb, and secure them with cotter pins. The nuts should be
tightened after the vehicle has been lowered to the floor.
(11) Bleed and adjust the brake system.
TO DISMANTLE
It is recommended to adopt the following sequence of
operations for the dismantling and assembly of the rear
axle.
(1) Remove both drain plugs, the starter motor and the
transmission carrier mounting.
(2) Remove the clutch release bearing.
Transmission and Rear A.xle-2
(3) Remove the axle shaft nuts and withdraw the brake
drums.
(4) Remove the brake backplates, the rear axle tubes
and the gearchange housing.
(5) Dismantle the transmission case.
(6) Take off the main drive shaft and pinion.
(7) Remove the differential housing and axle shafts.
(8) Remove the selector shafts, selector forks, detent
balls and springs.
(9) Take off the reverse sliding gear shaft.
TO ASSEMBLE
Assembling the rear axle is a reversal of the above
operations. Reference should be made however, to the
following pages containing detailed information as to the
correct re.moval and installation of the individual parts.
NOTCH IN CARRIER
Ensure Correct Installation of Transmission in Carrier. Joint
in case must Align with Notch in Carrier.
a.
AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL
TOR .• MOVE
(1) Remove the brake drum and oil deflector, if fitted.
(2) Remove the cover retaining screws and take off the
cover and oil
seal~
(3) Remove the brake backplate.
(4) Take off the outer spacer, gasket betw(i:en the
spacer and the ball bearing, the washer, and cover gasket.
(5) Remove the rear wheel bearing and take off the
inner spacer.
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TO INSPECf AND INSTAL
If the oil seal lip is uneven or damaged, the oil seal
should be removed from the cover.
(1) Lightly coat the new oil seal with oil and press it in
position.
(2) The seating depth is between .185" to .197".
(3) Check if the oil seal rests squarely in the cover. The
depth is measured from the ball bearing contact face in the