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Install The Gear Carrier On The Transmission Cover As Follows:

Fig 1: Identifying Center Differential Housing
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-- Install the oil catch tray -1-.

-- Mount the spacer sleeve -3- and the adjusting shim -4- (for positioning the center differential) on the output shaft.

-- Slide the center differential -2- all the way in direction of the gear carrier -1-.

Fig 2: Place Center Differential On The Transmission
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-- Insert the plate spring -5-, the adjustment shim(s) -4- and the spring -3- in the center differential housing -6-.

-- Apply sealing paste AMV 188 001 02 evenly and not too thick.

-- Then position the center differential housing -6- on the transmission.

-- Press the center differential housing -C- on until it makes contact with the transmission cover and hold it securely.

Fig 3: Attaching Center Differential Housing To Transmission Cover Using The Bolts
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-- Install the new bolts -A-, -B- and -arrows- and tighten them to the tightening specification.

NOTE:

Not all versions have the double bolts -B- ; allocation, Bolts are installed in place of the double bolts -2- CENTER DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING AND CENTER DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

-- Install the new O-ring on the cover -2-.

Fig 4: Installing T40216 On Selector Shaft
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-- Install the T40216 on the selector shaft -1-.

-- Insert the selector shaft in the transmission -arrow A- by raising it slightly -arrow B-.

Fig 5: Installing Gearshift Shaft Into Transmission And Lift It Slightly
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-- Bring the selector shaft cover -2- into contact with the transmission housing.

Fig 6: Remove Bolts And Pry Selector Shaft Cover Off Carefully
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-- Tighten the new bolts -1- to the tightening specification.

-- Remove T40216.

-- If equipped, install the transmission neutral position sensor -G701- -A- with a new O-ring in the gearshift shaft cover -B-.

Fig 7: If Equipped, Remove Transmission Neutral Position Sensor -G701-
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-- Tighten new bolt -1- to the tightening specification.

-- Install the guide sleeve -6- and the locking plate -5-, if equipped.

Fig 8: Identifying Clutch Release Lever Components
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-- Clean bolt threads -4- with a wire brush. Then install and tighten the bolts with locking fluidAMV 185 101 A1 to the tightening specification -6- CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW => Bolt .

CAUTION:

Noises when actuating the clutch

  • Rattling noises can occur when pressing the clutch if there is not enough grease on the release bearings.
  • Lubricate the release bearings with adhesive lubricating paste G 000 150. Refer to CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .
  • Remove any grease still in the guide sleeve bearing area.

-- Install the clutch release lever -1- together with the release bearing -2- and the spring -3-. Refer to CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

CAUTION:

Check which version of the needle bearing is inside the dual mass flywheel.

  • Needle bearings is missing the 4th roller -arrows- must be replaced on 4-cylinder TDI vehicles (except 125 kW TDI). Refer to DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL NEEDLE BEARING, SACHS AND LUK .
  • New needle bearings are equipped with rollers.
  • On all other vehicles, the missing 4th roller is not a defect in the needle bearing. Do not replace the needle bearing!
Fig 9: Checking Needle Bearing Inside Dual Mass Flywheel
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-- Install the clutch module and the left flange shaft INSTALL THE CLUTCH MODULE .

-- Fill the transmission with transmission fluid and check the level. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION . Remove the oil filler plug -arrow-.

Fig 10: Removing Oil Filler Plug
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