Installing front differential lock: VW Golf VII

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

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• Do not use securing bolts to pull the front differential lock against the gearbox. Otherwise the front differential lock will cant and the bolt holes may break off.

📋 Procedure

1. Have a second mechanic push engine/gearbox assembly towards front end.
2. Push front differential lock completely onto gearbox. When doing this, join flange shaft/front differential lock splines and differential centrally. Turn flange shaft if necessary.
3. If splines are correctly positioned and shafts are centred, then the front differential lock will slide to stop against gearbox.
4. All cable ties which were opened or cut during removal must be renewed at the same points. [Note: Do not use securing bolts to pull the front differential lock against the gearbox. Otherwise the front differential lock will cant and the bolt holes may break off.]
5. Screw in lower securing bolts (arrows) for front differential lock and tighten them. Specified torque:

6. Screw in upper securing bolts (arrows) for front differential lock and tighten them. Specified torque:
7. Secure flange shaft using new countersunk bolt. Specified torque:
8. Install new bolts (1) securing pendulum support to gearbox 10Assembly mountings; Assembly overview - assembly mountings.
9. Connect connector (arrow) to transverse lock-up control unit J647.
10. Install right drive shaft Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
11. If fitted, install drive shaft heat shield (arrows)Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft.
12. Top up gear oil in front differential lock .
13. Assemble exhaust system 26Exhaust pipes/silencers; Assembly overview - silencer.
14. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.

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