Final drive cover O-ring, replacing

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NOTE:

General repair instructions → Repair instructions .
Observe rules for cleanliness when working on automatic transmission → Rules for cleanliness when working on automatic transmission .

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Drip Tray V.A.G 1306

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Removing

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Bolts On Final Drive Cover In Sequence

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Unscrew bolts of final drive cover in reverse order of tightening sequence shown in illustration and remove cover together with outer race for tapered roller bearing and shim.

NOTE:

The shim must be the correct size and must not be replaced by a shim with a different thickness.

Installing

Fig 3: Differential Cover O-Ring

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If the outer race for taper roller bearing and shim have fallen out of final drive cover:

Lubricate shim and outer race for taper roller bearing with gear oil and insert into final drive cover up to stop.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Bolts On Final Drive Cover In Sequence

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Tightening sequence:

Tighten bolts - 1 - and - 2 - to 3 Nm.
Tighten bolts - 1 to 11 - in sequence shown to specified torque.
Install right flange shaft → Right flange shaft, removing and installing .
Top off and check gear oil level in front final drive → Front final drive gear oil .

Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Front final drive cover to transmission housing	23