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Golf Mk4

Adjusting input shaft
   
Adjusting input shaft
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Gearbox support -VW 353-
t  End dimension plate -VW 385/17-
t  Universal dial gauge bracket -VW 387-
t  Thrust pad -VW 447 i-
t  Thrust pad -VW 510-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

   
t  Universal dial gauge bracket -VW 387-
t  Dial gauge
It is necessary to readjust the input shaft only when the following components are renewed:
t  Gearbox housing
t  Clutch housing
t  Input shaft
t  Gear wheel for 4th gear
or the
t  Tapered roller bearing
Adjustment overview → Chapter
–  Press tapered roller bearing outer race into gearbox housing to stop without shim using thrust pad -VW 510-.
–  Install input shaft in clutch housing and set gearbox housing in place. Tighten hexagon bolts to specified torque → Item.
  W00-0037
–  Install universal dial gauge bracket -VW 387- and dial gauge into clutch housing (large tapered roller bearing in gearbox housing).
–  Before taking any measurements, rotate input shaft to allow bearings to settle. Set dial gauge to “O” with 1 mm preload.
  Note
This step must be repeated for each subsequent measurement, or the dial gauge will not return to the starting position.
  V35-1126
–  Press input shaft in direction of dial gauge -direction of arrow-.
–  Read and note clearance indicated on dial gauge (example 1.21).
  Note
Dial gauge does not return to original position.
–  Determine thickness of shim from table → Chapter (example 1.175 mm).
–  Remove input shaft and press tapered roller bearing outer race out of gearbox housing using thrust plate -VW 447 i-.
–  Press tapered roller bearing outer race together with 1.175 shim into gearbox housing using thrust pad -VW 510-.
–  Fit gearbox housing and tighten new hexagon bolts to specified torque → Item.
  V35-1126

Table of shims > < Adjusting input shaft