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Final Assembly of Transaxle

  1. Measure play between final drive and transmission: Place a straightedge on transmission attaching face of final drive housing. Using a depth gauge, measure distance from top surface of straightedge to surface of pinion bearing inner race. This is measurement "A". See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Measuring Transmission-To-Final Drive End Play
    G95I19479Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
  2. Measure distance from top surface of straightedge to face of final drive housing. This is measurement "B". Subtract "B" from "A" to obtain "C". Record for future reference.
  3. Place a NEW gasket on transmission separation plate. Position straightedge on transmission case and measure distance from top surface of straightedge to gasket surface. This is measurement "D".
  4. Measure distance from top surface of straightedge down to inner shoulder of governor drive gear. This is measurement "E". Subtract "E" from "D" to obtain "F" and record.
  5. Subtract "F" from "C". This amount is end play (without shims) between final drive and transmission. Refer to Fig 2 Table, to determine shim pack thickness required. Shims are available in thicknesses of .016" (.40 mm) and .047" (1.20 mm). Combine shims as required to obtain correct total thickness.
    Fig 2: END PLAY SHIM CHART
    G00223583Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
  6. Install selected shim(s) into final drive case, on top of pinion bearing inner race. Next, install sealing "O" ring and final drive-to-transmission oil seal into pinion cavity of final drive housing. Install impeller shaft and pump shaft fully into transmission.
  7. Position NEW "O" ring seal on final drive case. Mate final drive and transmission cases. Install final drive-to-transmission case nuts and tighten. Place NEW "O" ring seals on governor, governor cover and speedometer driven gear assembly.
  8. Install components in transmission case. Install torque converter on stator support to complete assembly. Install transaxle assembly into vehicle, fill with ATF and road test for proper operation.
NOTE: When filling dry transaxle with ATF, capacity is 6.4 qts. (6.1L). Refill capacity of transaxle is 3.2 qts. (3.0L). Use only DEXRON or DEXRON II type transmission fluid.