Torsen Housing, Removing and Installing (With Transmission Installed)

Torsen housing, removing and installing (with transmission installed)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Drip tray V.A.G 1306





^ Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

Removing





- Disconnect exhaust system at clamps - arrows -.

Note:
^ The flexible pipe connection (de-coupling element) in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10 degrees - otherwise it can be damaged.
^ The illustration shows the exhaust system in conjunction with the 3.0 liter. V6 engine.

- Disengage rear section of exhaust system at rubber mountings and remove.

Note:
^ A second technician is required for removing the rear section of the exhaust system.





- If installed, remove heat shield for drive shaft - arrows -.





- Remove heat shield - 1 - for exhaust system below selector mechanism - arrows -.





- Remove bolts - arrows - at transmission/drive shaft flange.
- Slide drive shaft together toward rear final drive. The constant velocity joints can be moved axially.





- Tie drive shaft to side, onto heat shield - arrow -.
- Place drip tray V.A.G1306 under transmission.
- Drain off gear oil.





- Remove bolts - arrows - and carefully detach Torsen housing - A -.

Note:
^ The illustration shows only 4 of the 6 securing bolts.

Installing Torsen housing

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

- Replace O-ring on Torsen housing.
- It is important to clean threaded holes for drive shaft bolts to remove any remaining locking fluid. The threads can be cleaned with a thread tap.





- Install Torsen housing - A - onto transmission and tighten bolts - arrows - to 10 Nm plus an additional 45 degrees (1/8 turn).

Note:
^ The illustration shows only 4 of the 6 securing bolts.

- Fill up with gear oil and check gear oil level.
- Bolt drive shaft onto transmission.
- Install exhaust system so it is free of stress.

Tightening torques