Speedometer Drive Wheel, Removing and Installing

Speedometer drive wheel, removing and installing
(Transmission installed)





Special tools and workshop equipment required
^ VW 295 Mandrel
^ VW 681 Release lever
^ 2062 Drift
^ T10037 Puller
^ VAG 1331 Torque wrench
^ VAG 1332 Torque wrench

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ VAG 1306 Drip tray

Removing
- Turn steering to full left lock.
- If installed, remove cover plate over left drive shaft.
- Unbolt drive shaft from flange shaft.
- Place drip tray underneath.





- Remove flange shaft; by screwing puller T1 0037 to differential cover (arrow).
- Pull out flange shaft oil seal with VW 681.
- Remove speedometer sensor.
- Remove speedometer drive wheel:





- With a screwdriver press retaining clips in direction of arrows.
- Remove drive wheel by prying out, alternating between sides.

Installing
Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Note: Install the drive wheel carefully onto the differential, make sure that it is kept straight. Do not use excessive force - the drive wheel can break.

Installation position:





The drive peg of the drive wheel -A- faces seal -B- located in the groove of the differential.
The retaining clips (arrows) located in the annular groove in the differential.
^ Always replace oil seal -B- and circlip -C-.
^ Drive in flange shaft using mandrel VW 295.
^ Check oil level and fill oil in transmission.





Tightening torques