General Repair Notes; Contact Corrosion; Special Tools; Components - Volkswagen Golf Variant 2007 Workshop Manual

Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ , Jetta 2011 ➤
6-speed manual gearbox 02Q - Edition 06.2010
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General repair notes

To ensure flawless and successful gearbox repairs, the greatest
care and cleanliness as well as the use of good and proper tools
are essential. Of course, the basic rules for safety also apply dur‐
ing repair work.
A number of instructions generally applicable to the various repair
procedures - which were previously repeated a number of times
at various places in the workshop manual are summarised under
the topic „components"
manual.
4.1

Contact corrosion!

♦ The gearbox housing and clutch housing are made of a mag‐
nesium alloy.
♦ Bolts and other components in direct contact with the gearbox
have a surface matched to it.
♦ If the incorrect components (bolts, nuts, washers and so on)
are used, contact corrosion will develop. The gearbox housing
and clutch housing will be damaged.
♦ Always install parts listed in the ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
„ETKA" .
4.2

Special tools

For a complete list of special tools used in this workshop manual,
see ⇒ Workshop equipment and special tools .
4.3

Components

4.3.1 Gearbox
♦ When installing the manual gearbox, ensure that the dowel
sleeves between the engine and gearbox are correctly seated.
♦ When installing mounting brackets or waxed components,
clean the contact surfaces. Contact surfaces must be free of
wax and grease.
♦ Allocate bolts and other components using ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue „ETKA" .
♦ Following installation, check gear oil level
♦ Capacity ⇒ page 1 .
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Rep. gr.00 - Technical data
⇒ page 8 . They apply to this workshop
⇒ page 126 .