Input Shaft 1, Disassembling And Assembling: Assembling:

-- Install the 5th gear wheel -1- with the synchronizer ring -2- and position the synchronizer hub -3- with the lettering facing upward.

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-- Install the bearing inner race while positioning the fluid holes -arrows- at an approximately 90° offset.

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-- Using the Wishbone Rubber Mount Assembly Tool :T10219  , press the bearing inner race -1- with the synchronizer hub -2- up to approximately two-thirds of the way on before the stop.

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-- Lift the 5th gear synchronizer ring with the 5th gear wheel -3- until the synchronizer ring anti-twist mechanism joins with the synchronizer hub cut-out in direction of -arrows-.

-- At the same time, install the bearing inner race -1- and synchronizer hub -2- until they stop.

-- Use the flywheel -1- as an assembly stand for input shaft 1 -2- as shown.

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-- Insert the three thrust pieces -arrows-.

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-- Push the double-toothed locking collar onto the opening -arrow A- with the lettering facing upward.

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-- Press the tops of the thrust pieces in slightly by hand when installing.

-- Mount the synchronizer ring -1- with the 7th gear needle bearing -2- and 7th gear wheel -3-.

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-- Install the thrust washer -1- using the :T10219  .

-- Carefully guide the input shaft 1 into the gear set -arrow-. While doing so, make sure the needle bearings -A and B- are installed correctly.

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-- Install the shift forks and tighten the bolt -arrow- to 6 Nm +30°.

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AWD Vehicles: 

-- Warm the "F" bearing inner race using the :VAS1978/14A  and slide it on downward -arrow A- with the collar until it stops.

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-- Install the circlip -arrow-.

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All Vehicles: 

-- Install the gear set. Refer to GEAR SET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .