Electric motor for the Hydraulic gearbox pump V387 - remove and install — VW
Electric motor for the Hydraulic gearbox pump V387 - remove and install on VW: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes 5U2, 5U1
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- When replacement is necessary, the entire set "“Electric motor and hydraulic pump”" must be replaced. — Remove the gear selection mechanism .
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ When replacement is necessary, the entire set "“Electric motor and hydraulic pump”" must be replaced. — Remove the gear selection mechanism .
- Install the gear selection mechanism on the gearbox mounting T10108 as indicated .
- Drain the hydraulic oil from the reservoir.
- Remove the hydraulic oil reservoir .
- Disconnect the connector (1).
- Remove the fastening screws (arrows) and remove the electric motor (2).
- Position the coupling (1) on the axle of the Hydraulic gearbox pump V387.
- Install the electric motor (2) and tighten the fastening screws (arrows).
- Apply NyogelG 052 817 A1 to the connector contact pins (1).
- After installation, check and complete the tank oil level
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