Differential - disassemble and assemble — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5

• Special tools named: puller

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• The clutch housing must be kept in horizontal position.
• The removal process for both tapered bearings in the differential cage is identical.
• The installation process for both tapered bearings in the differential cage is identical.
• Wear protective gloves! — Heat the tapered bearing to approximately 100 °C before installing.
• Please do not damage the spline.

📋 Procedure

1. Install the inner puller behind the tapered bearing outer race.
2. The deflector shoulder (arrow) points towards the opposite direction of the housing (A)
3. The clutch housing must be kept in horizontal position.
4. The greater shoulder of the Pressure baseVW 510 points towards the Press toolVW 408A.
5. Before installing the Bearing pullerVAG 1582 and CalliperVAG 1582/4, place the SleeveVW 472/2 and the Pressure base3002 on the differential cage. [Note: The removal process for both tapered bearings in the differential cage is identical.]

6. ⚠ Wear protective gloves! — Heat the tapered bearing to approximately 100 °C before installing. [Note: The installation process for both tapered bearings in the differential cage is identical.]
7. Install the inner puller behind the tapered bearing outer race.
8. The deflector shoulder (arrow) points towards the opposite direction of the housing (A).
9. Support the gearbox housing with the Fitter tube32-109 directly underneath the bearing housing. [Note: The removal process for both tapered bearings in the differential cage is identical.] [Note: The installation process for both tapered bearings in the differential cage is identical.]
10. ⚠ Wear protective gloves! — Heat the tapered bearing to approximately 100 °C before installing.
11. Remove the circlip from the differential pinion pin.
12. Remove the differential pinion pin.
13. Remove the differential pinion pin with a plastic hammer and Fitter pin2074 . [Note: Please do not damage the spline.]
14. Use gearbox oil on the thrust washer joint.
15. Install both planetary gears.
16. Keep the planetary gear in position.
17. Install both planetary gears displaced by 180° and tilt them inward.
18. Install the differential pinion pin (arrow) until reaching the final position and secure it with the new circlip.

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