Installing transfer box motor V253: VW Touareg I
Step-by-step installing transfer box motor V253 for the VW Touareg I: 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: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)
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- Ensure that O-ring (1) for sealing transfer box motor against transfer box is completely seated in groove.
- Ensure that special spline on transfer box motor(arrow A) and on transfer box selector shaft (arrow B) align with one another.
📋 Procedure
- If necessary, position transfer box motor shaft special spline (1) as shown (with a screwdriver).
- If necessary, position transfer box motor shaft special spline (1) as shown (with a screwdriver).
- Ensure that O-ring (1) for sealing transfer box motor against transfer box is completely seated in groove.
- Seat transfer box motor on dowel sleeves (2) of transfer box.
- Ensure that special spline on transfer box motor(arrow A) and on transfer box selector shaft (arrow B) align with one another.
- Fit bolts (arrows) for transfer box motor and tighten.
- Install bracket (D)(arrows).
- Reconnect connections (A), (B) and (C).
- If a shield was fitted over transfer box motor, reinstall it.
- Check oil in transfer box .
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