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Golf Mk3

Determining shim A
   
Determining shim -A-
–  To adjust planet carrier, install all components from → Item to → Item in gearbox housing → Chapter.
  N37-0037
–  Insert screwdriver through holes of “large input shaft” and “large sun gear” to loosen and tighten “bolt for small input shaft”.
  N37-0024
–  Install bolt for small input shaft -1- with washer -2- without shim; tightening torque: 30 Nm.
  N37-0042
–  Set up measuring instrument with dial gauge tip centred of bolt head with 1 mm preload.
–  Set dial gauge to “0”.
–  Push up small input shaft and take reading.
Example: Measured value 2 mm
–  Ascertain thickness of shim according to table and determine part No. from parts catalogue.
  V37-0835

Table of "shims”: > < Adjusting planet carrier