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Speedometer Sensor Wheel, Replacing



Speedometer sensor wheel, replacing, 01A, 5 SPD. M/T (AWD)
(Transmission installed)

Removing
^ Turn steering as far as possible toward left.
^ Remove cover plate, if installed, over left drive axle.
^ Remove drive axle from flanged shaft.
^ Place drip tray underneath.





^ Remove flange shaft, to do so tightly screw extractor T10037 on cover for differential housing - arrow -.
^ Remove drive flange seal using extractor lever VW 681.
^ Remove Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) G22).

Sensor wheel for speedometer, removing:





^ Press retaining clips in direction of - arrows - using screwdriver.
^ Remove sensor wheel by prying out, alternating on sides.

Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Installation position:





The drive peg of drive gear - A - faces seal - B - and locks into groove in differential.

The retaining clips - arrows - lock in circumferential groove in differential.

Always replace seal - B - and circlip - C -.
^ Drive in flange shaft using Needle Bearing Drift VW295.
^ Filling up gear oil

Tightening torques: