New Beetle GL L4-2.0L (AZG) (2002)
Special tools
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VW 387 Dial gauge holder
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VW 385/17 End measuring plate
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30-205 Thrust pad
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VW 407 Punch
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Dial indicator
The differential must be adjusted when
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Transmission housing
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Clutch housing
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Differential housing
or the
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Differential tapered roller bearing have been replaced.
Adjustment overview.
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Press tapered roller bearing outer race into clutch housing using thrust pad 30-205.
Note:
The tapered roller bearing inner and outer races are paired. Do not interchange!
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Press tapered roller bearing outer race without shim into transmission housing using thrust piece 30-205.
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Mount differential into clutch housing
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Install transmission housing.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
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Mount dial indicator and zero with 1.0 mm preload.
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Move differential up and down and record play shown on dial indicator (Example: 0.70 mm).
Determining shim thickness