Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 637
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer
to component overview prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
♦ Seal - Left
Removing
– Remove the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation .
– Remove the left drive axle. Refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Drive Axle; Drive Axle, Removing and
Installing .
– Place the Drip Tray for example Shop Crane - Drip Tray -
VAS6208- under the transmission.
– Seal off the opening in the transmission for the drive axle with
a clean cloth -A-.
– Carefully drill a 2 to 4 mm hole -B- into the outer metal ring
-C- in the seal.
– Grease the drill -B- so that the shavings stick to the drill bit.
Caution
There is a risk of damage to the rear bearing seal.
♦ Only drill the seal metal ring.
♦ Do not install the screw too deep.
– Install a 4 mm screw into the drilled hole in the seal -arrow-.
– Remove the seal with the Puller - Unit Injector - T10055- and
the Puller - Unit Injector - Adapter 2 - T10055/2- .
Caution
Danger of causing damage to the transmission.
♦ Brill shavings must not get into the transmission or into the
opening for the driveshaft. Vacuum up any shavings if
necessary.
Note
♦
Be careful not to install the screw too deep otherwise the bear‐
ing underneath will get damaged.
♦
Remove the cloth and carefully clean the transmission and the
opening for the drive axle.
♦
If only metal ring of seal could be removed, carefully pry out
remaining seal using screwdriver.