Speedometer drive wheel, removing and installing

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools

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(Transmission installed)

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• VW 295 Mandrel
• VW 681 Release lever
• 2062 Drift
• T10037 Puller

• VAG 1331 Torque wrench
• VAG 1332 Torque wrench

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 2: Identifying Drip Tray V.A.G 1306

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• VAG 1306 Drip tray

Removing 

• Turn steering to full left lock.
• If installed, remove cover plate over left drive shaft.
• Unbolt drive shaft from flange shaft.
• Place drip tray underneath.

Fig 3: Removing Drive Flange (Left Side)

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• Remove flange shaft; by screwing puller T10037 to differential cover (arrow).
• Pull out flange shaft oil seal with VW 681.
• Remove speedometer sensor. Refer to Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G22-, removing and installing .
• Remove speedometer drive wheel:

Fig 4: Press Drive Gear Retaining Clips In Direction Of Arrows Using Screwdriver

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• With a screwdriver press retaining clips in direction of arrows.
• Remove drive wheel by prying out, alternating between sides.

Installing 

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Installation position:

Fig 5: Identifying Installed Position Of Drive Gear, Retaining Clip And Seal

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The drive peg of the drive wheel -A- faces seal -B- located in the groove of the differential.

The retaining clips (arrows) located in the annular groove in the differential.

• Always replace oil seal -B- and circlip -C-. Refer to Flange shaft oil seal, replacing .
• Drive in flange shaft using mandrel VW 295.
• Check oil level and fill oil in transmission. Refer to Oil level in manual transmission, checking .

Tightening torques