Removing And Installing

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Fig 1: Securing Transmission On Holding Fixture With Tensioning Strap

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Transmission removed.
The transmission is secured on the Gearbox Support T40173 with the tensioning strap -1-.

-- Tilt the transmission using the Gearbox Support T40173 toward the rear and slightly left so that no transmission fluid flows out.

-- Remove bolts -arrows- on left flange shaft mounting bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts & Flange Shaft Mounting Bracket

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CAUTION:

Danger of damaging the shaft seal.

If the shaft is not centered when removing, the shaft splines -2- fall onto the inner shaft seal -arrow 3- between the final drive and the transmission housing.
Always replace a damaged shaft seal. Refer to LEFT SEAL, REPLACING .

-- Remove the left flange shaft from the transmission in the -direction of arrow A-.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Left Flange Shaft

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NOTE:

If it is not possible to remove the left flange shaft by hand, then use the Slide Hammer Set VW771 to remove it.

Fig 4: Removing Left Flange Shaft Using Slide Hammer Set VW771

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Attach the plate from the Puller - Flanged Shaft T10037 to the flange shaft -arrows- and attach the spindle from the Slide Hammer Set VW771 (nuts -A-).

-- Remove the clutch module. Refer to CLUTCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Flywheel Components

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the clutch module when removing and installing.

Pay attention to the repair information. Refer to CLUTCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Left Flange Shaft, Installing

Fig 6: Identifying Areas To Clean Where Differential Is Accessed -Arrow A- And Shaft Seal -Arrow B-

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Always clean the transmission housing in the area where the differential is accessed -arrow A- and the shaft seal -arrow B-.

NOTE:

Replace the left flange shaft seal (between the differential and transmission housing) -arrow B- if it is damaged. Refer to LEFT SEAL, REPLACING .

-- Clean the space between the sealing and dust lip and fill halfway with Sealing Grease G 052 128 A1.

-- Clean the left flange shaft thoroughly.

Fig 7: Ensuring Left Flange Shaft Is Clean

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Vehicles through VIN 8K0BA088680 or 8FXBN009589K

-- Check the pre-tension on the ball bearing for the left flange shaft based on the wear pattern on the bearing bracket -arrow-. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT BALL BEARING PRE-TENSION, CHECKING, VEHICLES THROUGH VIN 8K0BA088680 OR 8FXBN009589 .

Optimize the pre-tension on the ball bearing for the left flange shaft if necessary. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT BALL BEARING PRE-TENSION, OPTIMIZING, VEHICLES THROUGH VIN 8K0BA088680 OR 8FXBN009589 .
Adjust the pre-tension on the ball bearing for the left flange shaft if necessary. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT BALL BEARING PRE-TENSION, ADJUSTING VEHICLES THROUGH VIN 8K0BA088680 OR 8FXBN009589 .

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Fig 8: Removing/Installing Left Flange Shaft

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-- Install the clutch module -1-. Refer to CLUTCH MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Rotate the clutch module -1- until the opening to the differential -arrow 3- is seen.

-- Install the left flange shaft -2- into the transmission -arrow B-. When doing this, insert the flange shaft centrally into the shaft seal on the front differential -arrow 3-.

CAUTION:

Danger of damaging the shaft seal.

If the shaft is not centered, the shaft splines -2- will damage the shaft seal -arrow 3- between the differential and transmission housing.
Always replace a damaged shaft seal. Refer to LEFT SEAL, REPLACING .

-- Tighten the left flange shaft mounting bracket -arrows-. Tightening specification. Refer to -item 1- Bolt (See Figure).

Fig 9: Identifying Bolts & Flange Shaft Mounting Bracket

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NOTE:

If any transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission fluid must be refilled after installing the transmission. Checking the oil level. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL, CHECKING .