Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 99

signs of damage and renew if necessary. Apply oil lightly to
the oil seal before pressing into position. The seal should be
pressed into a depth of approximately .185".
(5) Instal the bearing cover with the oil drain at the
bottom.
(6) Secure the bearing 'cover bolts tightening to a
torque of 40 ft/1b.
(7) Carefully check the brake drum hub splines for
Transmission and Rear A.xle-18
wear or damage and replace the drum if necessary.
(8) Instal the axle shaft castellated nut, tighten to a
torque of 220 ft/lt and insert a new split pin.
(9) Insert .44 Imp pints of specified grade gear oil in
the reduction gear case.
(10) Check the oil level in transmission and top up, if
necessary.
( 11) Bleed the hydraulic system and adjust brake.
4. REDUCTION GEAR
TO REMOVE AND DISMANTLE
(1) As previously described remove the brake drum and
back plate. Withdraw the outer spacer, gasket and washer.
Using a special tool, extract the ball bearing and take off
the inner spacer.
(2) Undo the reduction gear case bolts.
(3) Using a soft head hammer, lightly tap the reduction
gear case cover and separate the cover from the case.
Discard the gasket.
(4) Take off the snap ring from the axle shaft.
( 5) Using a bearing puller, remove the outer ball
bearing from the axle shaft.
(6) Remove the reduction gear and drive gear and
shaft.
(7) Using a bearing puller, remove the inner ball
bearing from the axle shaft.
(8) Using a bearing puller, remove the reduction gear
shaft inner ball bearing.
GASKET
TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTAL
To assemble and instal is a reversal of the removal and
dismantling procedure
obs~rving
the following operations:
(1) The reduction gear case jointing surfaces must be
thoroughly clean before assembling.
(2) Clean and carefully check all gears and bearings for
wear or damage and renew, if necessary.
(3) Using a suitable drift, drive the rear axle shaft inner
ball bearing into position.
(4) Using a suitable drift, drive the reduction gear shaft
inner ball bearing into position within the reduction gear
case.
(5) Using a sleeve type drift, drive the rear axle shaft
outer ball bearing into position on the shaft.
(6) Check that the snap ring has sufficient tension and
renew, if neceSSfry.
(7) Instal a new gasket between the jointing surfaces of
the reduction gear case.
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INNER SPACER WASHER
LOCK WASHER
Components of Rear Axle Shaft Reduction Gear.
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