Release Bearing Removal Tip (VLK0050AP)

WARNING: This page is about the Rabbit L, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 G, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 1970-01-01
Reference number: VLK0050AP

RELEASE BEARING REMOVAL TIP

TECHNICAL INFORMATION TIP

Reference Number(s): VLK0050AP, Date of Issue:

VOLKSWAGEN RELEASE BEARING CHANGE

YEAR(S): All

MANUFACTURER: VW

MODELS: Rabbit, Golf & Jetta

ISSUE & TIP

When replacing the release bearing on a Volkswagen Rabbit, Golf, or Jetta transmission, it is not necessary to remove the green cap. To replace the bearing:

Remove the six 8 mm bolts holding the housing that the green cap is pressed into.
Remove the housing. In most cases the housing gasket can be reused.
Coat the gasket with Hylomar.
Change the release bearing and reassemble.

Courtesy of Import Service Magazine with thanks to:

Mike Webb

Foreign Car Repairs

Hopewell Junction, New York

REFERENCE NUMBER

VLK0050AP

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