Final Drive, Removing And Installing, Golf From My 2013 And Golf From My 2017: Notes

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Brief Description

The rear axle is lowered at the rear bearing areas.

The stabilizer bar and the rear springs are removed and the drive axles are removed from the final drive. Electrical connections and vent lines are disconnected from the final drive.

Remove the >>rear section<< of the exhaust system with the heat shield and disconnect the driveshaft from the final drive.

The final drive is lowered with the transmission jack in the direction of travel >>downward<< at an angle.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931

Fig 1: Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 or VAG1383A
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Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use:T10172

Fig 2: Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 With Camshaft Lock T10172/11
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Multipoint Socket:T10035 and if necessary Bits for V.A.G. 1331/13:T10099

Fig 3: Multipoint Socket T10035
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