Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk3 > Power transmission | Automatic gearbox 096 | Final drive, differential, differential lock | Checking gear oil in final drive

Adjusting differential

–	Tighten bearing body using slotted nut wrench -3155- against stop to 150 Nm and secure.

–	Tighten adjusting ring to 50 Nm and mark.

Note

When performing measurement, do not turn differential or the bearings will settle and the result of the measurement will be falsified.

–	Turn adjusting ring on by five locking lugs and secure so that the preload of the tapered roller bearings is set.

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