6-speed manual gearbox 01E, 0A1 — Repairing gearbox housing — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)

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• Installation in right gearbox side is illustrated in figure.The procedure is the same for both left and right sides.If previously used flange shaft is installed, repair pressing depth is 6.5 mm.
• Do not damage oil seal running surface on input shaft.
• If the used output shaft is reused, repair pressing depth is 4.5 mm.

📋 Procedure

1. Half-fill space between sealing lip and dust lip with greaseG 052 128 A1. [Note: Installation in right gearbox side is illustrated in figure.The procedure is the same for both left and right sides.If previously used flange shaft is installed, repair pressing depth is 6.5 mm.]
2. Lever oil seal out carefully with a screwdriver. [Note: Do not damage oil seal running surface on input shaft.]
3. Half-fill space between sealing lip and dust lip of new seal with greaseG 052 128 A1.
4. Fit a thin protective hose tightly over splines of input shaft.
5. Press in input shaft oil seal. [Note: If the used output shaft is reused, repair pressing depth is 4.5 mm.]

6. Remove protective hose.
7. Half-fill space between sealing lip and dust lip with greaseG 052 128 A1.
8. Drive oil seal (arrow) into housing to stop.
9. First remove retaining ring.
10. Install ball sleeve with inscribed side (thicker metal) facing drift.
11. Drive in to stop.
12. Install retaining ring with eyes pointing upwards.
13. Lift one end of retaining ring out of groove by turning screwdriver (A).
14. Secure this end with a screwdriver (B).
15. Lever retaining ring out further by repositioning screwdriver (A).

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