Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Service manual - part 1011

– Secure the intermediate bearing to the body with two bolts to

avoid placing a load on the front flexible disc unnecessarily.

– Tie the vehicle to the hoist with Tensioning Strap - T10038- .

WARNING

If the vehicle is not secured, there is the risk that it could slip

from the hoist.

– Remove the flange/driveshaft hex nut.
A - M10 x 25 Bolts
B - M8 x 15 Bolt (installed in the Counterhold - Crankshaft Sprock‐

et - 3415- from the rear)

– Remove the flange/driveshaft. If difficult use the Puller - Kukko

3 Jaw - 100x100mm - 12/1- .

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– Remove the seal using the Puller - Seal Lever - VW681- .
Installing
– Before installation, lightly coat the new sealing ring with the

Haldex Clutch High Performance Oil on the outside circum‐

ference and between the sealing lips.

– Drive in the new sealing ring to the stop using the Seal Installer

- Shaft Seal Ring - T10019- . Do not tilt the seal when doing

this.

– Install the flange/driveshaft using the Drive Sleeve - 30 - 20- .

– Install and tighten new hex nuts using Locking Compound -

D 000 600- .

Tightening Specification, refer to

⇒ “8.2 Haldex Clutch Overview”, page 44

 .

A - M10 x 20 Bolts
B - M8 x 15 Bolt (installed in the Counterhold - Crankshaft Sprock‐

et - 3415- from the rear)
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
– Install all parts marked to each other in original positions.
Install the Intermediate Bearing without Tension.
– Align the intermediate bearing in its elongated holes so the

driveshaft or bearing is not under stress.

– Tighten the intermediate bearing only after the driveshaft has

been attached.

– Tighten the driveshaft and intermediate bearing. Tightening

specifications, refer to 

⇒ “2.1 Driveshaft Overview”, page 9

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– Tighten the pendulum support with “new” bolts. Tightening

specifications, refer to ⇒  Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep.

Gr.  42 ; Subframe; Overview - Subframe .

– Install the center tunnel heat shield under the intermediate

bearing, refer to ⇒  Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.  66 ; Underbody

Panel; Overview - Underbody Trim Panels .

– Install the rear section of the exhaust system, refer to ⇒  En‐

gine Mechanical, Fuel Injection and Ignition; Rep. Gr.  26 ;

Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers; Overview - Muffler .

– Install the noise insulation, refer to ⇒  Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 

66 ; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation .

– Check oil level in Haldex clutch, refer to

⇒ “7 High-Performance Haldex Clutch Oil”, page 41

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Gear Oil

⇒ “6.1 Gear Oil, Checking Level”, page 40

6.1

Gear Oil, Checking Level

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque Wrench 5-50Nm - VAG1331-
♦ Charging Device For Haldex Coupling 2 - VAS6291A-
♦ Oil Filler - Adapter 2 - VAS6262/2-
Test Requirement
• The vehicle is level and all hoist supports are the same height.
Checking the Oil Level
– Place the Shop Crane - Drip Tray - VAS6208- under the final

drive.

The oil inspection plug is located on the rear final drive and visible

on the left side in the direction of travel.
– Remove the plug -arrow-.
The oil level is correct when the rear final drive is filled up to the

lower edge of the filler hole.
– Install the plug -arrow- and tighten. Tightening specification 15

Nm.

Filling the Oil
– Install the Oil Filler - Adapter 2 - VAS6262/2- hand tight in the

check hole.

– Add enough oil using Charging Device For Haldex Coupling 2

- VAS6291A- until it runs out between the adapter on the

charging device and the transmission housing.

Gear Oil for the rear final drive, refer to the Parts Catalog.
– Remove the filler tool and adapter; a little oil left over will run

out.

The oil level is correct when the rear final drive is filled up to the

lower edge of the filler hole.

– Install the plug -arrow- and tighten. Tightening specification 15

Nm.

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