Differential body - replace — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 7X

• Opens: engine oil

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• When replacing the differential body, the pinion and the crown wheel must be adjusted.

🔩 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. Remove transmission:
2. Remove the transmission support and the rear cushions.
3. Remove the gearshift lever housing .
4. Remove the reverse gear intermediate shaft .
5. Remove the bearings and the spacer of the reverse gear intermediate shaft .

6. Remove the oil filling plug.
7. Remove the primary shaft front bearing .
8. Remove the clutch bearing guide .
9. Disassemble the clutch fork assembly .
10. Install the oil drain plug and tighten it to 25 Nm. — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
11. Install the primary shaft seal and lubricate it lightly with transmission oil. [Note: When replacing the differential body, the pinion and the crown wheel must be adjusted.]

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