Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2389

Fig. 44: Pressing Needle Bearing -A- Into Clutch Housing 
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Before pressing in, lay reverse shaft thrust washer -B- on needle bearing.  

Removing Input Shaft Oil Seal 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION 5 & 6 Spd. Manual Transmission 02M - New Beetle

  

Fig. 45: Removing Input Shaft Oil Seal 
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Lever oil seal out carefully with a screwdriver.  

When transmission is disassembled, oil seal can be removed with sleeve 30-21. 

Driving In Input Shaft Oil Seal Flush 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION 5 & 6 Spd. Manual Transmission 02M - New Beetle

  

Fig. 46: Driving In Input Shaft Oil Seal Flush 
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Pressing Reverse Gear Selector Fork Shaft Into Clutch Housing

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION 5 & 6 Spd. Manual Transmission 02M - New Beetle

  

Fig. 47: Pressing Reverse Gear Selector Fork Shaft Into Clutch Housing 
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TRANSMISSION SELECTOR MECHANISM, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING 

Special tools and equipment 

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VW 402 Thrust plate  

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VW 412 Press tool  

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VW 421 Tube  

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VW 423 Tube  

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3118 Tube 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 TRANSMISSION 5 & 6 Spd. Manual Transmission 02M - New Beetle