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Transmission, Installing, Golf, Golf Wagon, All Wheel Drive: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts information prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

-- Install the manual transmission together with the bevel box.

NOTE:

Refer to "Transmission, Removing" to get a list of the special tools needed. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING, GOLF, GOLF WAGON, ALL WHEEL DRIVE .

Replace self-locking bolts and nuts after removing them.

Replace bolts that were tightened with an additional turn after removing them.

Install any cable ties that were loosened or cut off during removal at their same location.

Clean the input shaft splines and (on used clutch plates) the hub splines. Remove any corrosion and apply a very thin coating of Grease for Clutch Disc Shaft Splines on the splines. Then move the clutch plate back and forth on the input shaft until the hub moves freely on the shaft. Excess grease must be removed.