Clutch replacement: VW Differential

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5

• Special tools named: dial gauge

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• Turn the differential before the measurement process, in order to ensure proper tapered bearing seating. "“Reset”" the dial gauge to a pre-load of 1 mm.

📋 Procedure

1. Install the outer ring of the tapered bearing without an adjustment shim on the gearbox housing, until reaching the stop.
2. Install the differential on the gearbox housing.
3. Install the clutch housing and tighten the 5 bolts to the corresponding tightening torque .
4. Install the dial gauge and set it to "“Zero”" with a pre-tension of 1 mm.
5. Turn the differential before the measurement process, in order to ensure proper tapered bearing seating. "“Reset”" the dial gauge to a pre-load of 1 mm.

6. Move the differential up and down, read and register the clearance on the dial gauge. (e.g. 1.15 mm)
7. Remove the clutch housing and remove the outer race of the tapered bearing from the clutch housing.
8. Adjustment shim part number Electronic Parts Catalogue.
9. Insert a new deflector
10. Install the adjustment shim with determined thickness (e.g. 1.50 mm) and reinstall the outer ring of the tapered bearing in the clutch housing .
11. Assembly the clutch housing and tighten the bolts to the corresponding tightening torque.

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