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Dismantling and assembling 1st to 4th gear output shaft, Scirocco, only with manual gearbox 02Q — VW

Dismantling and assembling 1st to 4th gear output shaft, Scirocco, only with manual gearbox 02Q on VW: 11 steps.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 137

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  • Allocate circlips using Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA).
  • Pull off tapered roller bearing inner race on side facing clutch housing .

📋 Procedure

  1. Support clutch housing with drift sleeve40-20 directly below bearing support.
  2. Remove retaining ring for tapered roller bearing inner race on side facing clutch housing.
  3. Insert press toolVW 431 into output shaft and place thrust plate40-105 on that.
  4. Determine and install retaining ring .
  5. Determine thickest retaining ring which will still fit and install it. [Note: Allocate circlips using Electronic Parts Catalogue.]
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  1. Fit shim under outer race.
  2. Support gearbox housing with thrust piece2050 below bearing support. [Note: Pull off tapered roller bearing inner race on side facing clutch housing .]
  3. First remove retaining ring.
  4. Remove thrust washers for 1st and 4th gears and .
  5. Remove synchromeshed gear for 1st gear .
  6. Apply splitter(A) behind constant meshed teeth of synchromeshed gear for 1st gear.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.