I - Adjusting planet carrier — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 8G

• Special tools named: dial gauge

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• Fit bolt (1) for small input shaft with washer (2). Do not install shim (3).
• If the planet carrier has been adjusted with reverse gear brake -B1- and free-wheel removed, then install reverse gear brake -B1- before installing planet carrier .

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Install all components (item 3...17 and 19...20) in gearbox housing for planet carrier adjustment.
2. Engage parking lock.
3. Insert screwdriver through holes of "“large input shaft”" and "“large sun gear”" to loosen and tighten "“bolt for small input shaft”".
4. Fit bolt (1) for small input shaft with washer (2). Do not install shim (3).
5. Tighten bolt to 30 Nm. — 30 Nm (22 lb-ft)

6. Set up dial gauge so that tip of gauge is positioned on centre of bolt head with 1 mm preload.
7. Set dial gauge to "“0”".
8. Push small input shaft upwards and take reading.
9. Determine shim from table. Part Nos. Electronic parts catalogue
10. Remove bolt for small input shaft.
11. Insert correct shim (3) on small input shaft (arrow).
12. Fit bolt (1) for small input shaft with washer (2).
13. Tighten bolt to 30 Nm. — 30 Nm (22 lb-ft)
14. Carry out check measurement of planet carrier .
15. Insert dial gauge in VW 382/7 and place the tip on the bolt of the small input shaft.
16. Move small input shaft up and down and take reading of play on dial gauge. [Note: If the planet carrier has been adjusted with reverse gear brake -B1- and free-wheel removed, then install reverse gear brake -B1- before installing planet carrier .]

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