Passat Wagon L4-1781cc 1.8L DOHC Turbo (ATW) (2000)
Determining shim -A-
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Install all components (items 2 thru 17) to adjust planet carrier in transmission housing.
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Engage parking lock.
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Insert screwdriver through hole of "large sun gear" to loosen and tighten "bolt for small axle shaft".
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Install bolt -1- small input shaft with washer -2- but without shim -3-. Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
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Set up dial indicator so top of gauge is positioned on bolt head center with 1 mm (0.0393 inch) preload.
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Zero dial indicator.
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Move small input shaft up and take reading.
Example: Reading 2 mm (0.0787 inch)
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Determine shim thickness according to table and part number from parts catalog.