Assembly sequence - differential — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)

📋 Procedure

1. Pry seal out using assembly lever.
2. Remove small retaining ring.
3. Press cover from differential.
4. Remove large retaining ring.
5. Press ball bearing out of cover.

6. Press out planet pinions, shearing off spring pin.
7. Drive remains of spring pin out of differential pinion pin and differential housing.
8. Remove planet pinions and one-piece thrust washer.
9. Swing sun gears out of openings on sides of differential cage and remove.
10. Lubricate one-piece thrust washer with gear oil and install.
11. Install both sun wheels and secure (e.g. with flange shaft).
12. Insert planet pinions offset 180° and swing in by turning one of the flange shafts.
13. Drive differential pinion pin into final position and secure with spring pin.
14. Press ball bearing into cover.
15. Secure with large retaining ring.
16. Press cover onto differential.
17. Secure with small retaining ring.
18. Drive new oil seal in flush .

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