Primary shaft - replace front bearing — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 7X

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• Take care that the bolt housing, located on the outside of the bearing, matches the threaded hole in the transmission case.Lubricate the bearing with transmission oil before concluding the assembly.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove the fastening (arrow) screw of the primary shaft bearing.
2. Remove the reverse gear intermediate wheel circlip, using thin nose pliers.
3. Remove the wheel with a screwdriver.
4. Remove the primary shaft front bearing.
5. Install the new primary shaft front bearing. [Note: Take care that the bolt housing, located on the outside of the bearing, matches the threaded hole in the transmission case.Lubricate the bearing with transmission oil before concluding the assembly.]
6. Fasten the fastening screw for the primary shaft front bearing, and tighten to 15 Nm. — 15 Nm (11 lb-ft)
7. Install the reverse gear intermediate wheel and the circlip.
8. Install the gearbox housing .

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