Volkswagen Golf Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Only GTI/GLI

With the introduction of the 1.8 litre, 82 KW engine it is necessary to provide an additional bearing for the output shaft. The new needle bearing is secured axially by a special screw (self-tapping).

• Oil filler plug
• Cover
• Special screw
• Needle bearing
• ◆ Pulling out =>fig. 1
• ◆ Driving in => fig. 2
• ◆ Fitting depth => fig. 3
• 5th speed gear
• 4 th speed gear

→ Fig.1     Pulling needle bearing out of cover

Remove special screw.

- A - Extractor 18.5-23.5 mm e.g. Kukko 21/3.

→ Fig.2     Installing needle bearing in cover

What fitting depth ( Fig.3 )

Place drift on lettered end of bearing.

→ Fig.3     Needle bearing fitting depth