Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Dismantling

–  Attach pinion housing to gearbox support from below as shown in figure (oil filter = -arrow B-) at the hole marked -1--arrow A-. –  Then align pinion housing with remaining 3 holes and secure.

–  Unscrew 12-point nut for shaft bevel gear. A -  3/4” drive ratchet   Note t  When removing 12-point nut, secure shaft bevel gear against falling out. t  The loosening torque is very high. If necessary, add an extension to the ratchet.

–  Depending on the tightness of fit (press fit or fit with play), it may be necessary to press shaft bevel gear out of inner race of small roller bearing. –  Remove inner race for small tapered roller bearing and spacer sleeve.

–  Press small tapered roller bearing outer race out of pinion housing.

–  Press large tapered roller bearing outer race -A- out of pinion housing. B -  Internal puller, 56 … 70 mm, e.g. -Kukko 21/8-

–  Pull large tapered roller bearing inner race off shaft bevel gear. –  Clean thread on nut.

–  Pull shaft bevel gear oil seal out of pinion housing.