Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 85

NOTE: The above described reduction of the axle tube end
play can also be ca"ied out with the rear axle in the car.
(9) Do not tighten the dust sleeve clips before the rear
axle is installed. This will prevent the dust sleeve from
becoming distorted and eventually damaged.
(1 0) Instal the reduction gear assembly as detailed in
Part 2 ofthis section.
TO RENEW DUST SLEEVE
To avoid removal or dismantling the rear axle when
renewing a damaged dust sleeve, a slotted dust sleeve is
available.
FRONT MOUNTING
Transmission and Rear Axle-4
(1) Remove both retaining clips.
(2) Cut the dust sleeve and remove it.
(3) Clean the axle tube and axle tube retainer.
(4) Lightly coat the joint faces of the slotted dust
sleeve with sealing compound.
(5) The flange of the dust sleeve joint should be
horizontally towards the rear. Tighten the screws.
(6) Tighten the retaining clips.
NOTE:
1
ne dust sleeve screws and retaining clips should
not be over-tightened. The tightening should be carried out
with the rear axle in the loaded condition. Take care the
dust sleeve is not distorted or strained.
PINION SHAFT
All Three Selector Shafts must be in Neutral Position for
Removing and Installing Gearchange Housing.
5. GEAR CU~NGE HOUSING
TO REMOVE
(1) Undo the gear change housing securing nuts and
detach the earth lead.
(2) Withdraw the gear change housing and gear change
lever.
(3) Remove and discard the gasket and thoroughly
clean the jointing faces.
TO INSTAL
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure,
observing the following points:
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( 1) Inspect transmission bushes for wear and, if
necessary, renew. New bushes, when fitted, should be
reamed to .5925" - .5918".
(2) Carefully check the thickness of the gasket and
paper ring between the gear change housing and the
transmission case to ensure that the ball bearings are
correctly pre-loaded. Excessively pre-loaded ball bearings
are likely to cause noise and premature wear.
(3) When attaching the gear change housing, ensure
that the three selector shafts are in the neutral position.
(4) Connect the earth lead to the stud from which it
was detached.