Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Adjusting differential

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	End dimension plate -VW 385/17-

t	Universal dial gauge bracket -VW 387-

t	Pressure plate -VW 402-

t	Pressure plate -VW 401-

t	Press tool -VW 408-

t	Press tool -VW 412-

t	Thrust pad -VW 510-

t	Tube -30 - 14-

t	Tube -2040-

t	Tube -3259-

t	Wheel bearing tube -3345-

t	Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

t	Dial gauge

t  Thrust plate -30 - 205- It is necessary to readjust the differential when the following components are renewed: t  Gearbox housing t  Clutch housing t  Differential cage or the t  Tapered roller bearing of differential

–  Press tapered roller bearing outer race (gear wheel side) into the gearbox housing - if necessary, with shim S1 (always 1 mm thick).   Note Inner and outer tapered roller bearing races are paired. Do not interchange!

–  Press tapered roller bearing outer race (opposite gear wheel) with no shim into gearbox housing. –  Insert differential in gearbox housing. –  Fit clutch housing and tighten 5 bolts to specified torque → Item.

–  Attach dial gauge and set to „0“ with 1 mm preload. A -  30 mm dial gauge extension –  Set dial gauge to „0“ with 1 mm preload. –  Move differential up and down. Read and note play indicated on dial gauge. (Example: 1.50 mm)