Golf L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC (1987)
Output Shaft: Adjustments
Identification
NOTE: Vehicles with 2.0 liter, 85kW (115 hp) engine have output shaft with increased diameter for hub splines of 4th gear and an additional
circlip toward 3rd gear
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Output shaft for vehicles with 2.0 liter, 85 kW (115 hp) engine with two circlips (arrows) for 4th gear
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Output shaft for all other vehicles with one circlip (arrow) for 4th gear
Adjusting
NOTE:
It is necessary to measure output shaft axial play and determine the proper shim thickness for adjustment of the output shaft when one or more of
the following have been replaced:
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Clutch housing
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Final drive gear and output shaft (ring and pinion)
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Tapered roller bearings of output shaft
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Install a 0.65 mm thick adjustment shim and drive outer race of small tapered roller bearing into clutch housing until it bottoms
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Install output shaft and tighten bolts for bearing cover
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Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb) plus an additional 1/4 turn (900)