Volkswagen Golf Variant 2007 Workshop Manual page 15

4.3.7 Synchro-rings
♦ Do not interchange. When reusing synchro-rings, always fit to
the same gear.
♦ Check for wear and renew if necessary.
♦ Check grooves -arrow 1- of synchro-ring -A- and inner ring for
flat spots (worn grooves).
♦ If synchro-rings are coated, coating must not be damaged.
♦ If an intermediate ring -B- is installed, check the outer friction
surface -arrow 2- and inner friction surface -arrow 3- of this
intermediate ring for »scoring« and »signs of abnormal wear«.
♦ Check cone of synchromeshed gear for »scoring« and »signs
of abnormal wear«.
♦ Moisten synchromesh mechanism with gear oil before instal‐
ling.
4.3.8 Gears, synchro-hubs, inner races for
synchromeshed gears
♦ Heat inner races for synchromeshed gear to about 100° C with
the inductive heater -VAS 6414- before installing.
♦ Heat synchro-hub with inductive heater -VAS 6414- to approx.
100 °C before installing. Press in to stop when installing so
there is no axial clearance.
♦ Heat gears with inductive heater -VAS 6414- to approx. 100 °
C before installing. Press in to stop when installing so there is
no axial clearance.
♦ Observe installation position.
4.3.9 Synchromeshed gears
♦ After assembly, check synchromeshed gears for slight play, or
for freedom of movement.
4.3.10 Clutch
♦ Ensure that the pressure plate does not cant: loosen and tight‐
en bolts diagonally and in several gradual stages.
♦ If the clutch has burnt out, thoroughly clean the clutch housing
as well as the friction surface of flywheel with a cloth to reduce
the smell of burnt linings.
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤ , Jetta 2011 ➤
6-speed manual gearbox 02Q - Edition 06.2010
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4. General repair notes