Gearbox and drive shafts of car Volkswagen Golf 3
Technical parameters of the gearbox
Five-speed gearbox for a 2-liter engine Type - Five-speed gearbox. All front the gears are synchronized. The main gear is located in the gearbox housing Gearbox type - M5, based...
Five-speed gearbox for a 2-liter engine Type - Five-speed gearbox. All front the gears are synchronized. The main gear is located in the gearbox housing Gearbox type - M5, based...
Tightening torques for gearbox threaded connections
Five-speed gearbox for a 2-liter engine Engine to gearbox - 55 Nm Nut to the bottom side of the gearbox - 55 Nm Primary shafts to gearbox - 45 Nm Cover over the release bearing -...
Five-speed gearbox for a 2-liter engine Engine to gearbox - 55 Nm Nut to the bottom side of the gearbox - 55 Nm Primary shafts to gearbox - 45 Nm Cover over the release bearing -...
Gearbox. General information
Golf III cars are equipped with five-speed gearboxes of the 020, 02A. M5 type. The main gear and differential are located inside the crankcase in such a way that disassembling one...
Golf III cars are equipped with five-speed gearboxes of the 020, 02A. M5 type. The main gear and differential are located inside the crankcase in such a way that disassembling one...
Dismantling and installation of the M5 box
The gearbox can be removed from the underside of the car, so the car above must be properly supported on jack stands. A portable jack is also needed to support the gearbox. The...
The gearbox can be removed from the underside of the car, so the car above must be properly supported on jack stands. A portable jack is also needed to support the gearbox. The...
M5 gearbox disassembly
Disassembling and assembling the gearbox will be easier if you have a regular assembly stand. Otherwise, to prevent the gearbox from tipping over, it should be placed on trestles....
Disassembling and assembling the gearbox will be easier if you have a regular assembly stand. Otherwise, to prevent the gearbox from tipping over, it should be placed on trestles....
Checking gearbox parts
Clean all parts thoroughly and dry them by blowing them with compressed air. Check all gears, bearings, and synchronizers for wear and damage. Replace gears of the same gear only...
Clean all parts thoroughly and dry them by blowing them with compressed air. Check all gears, bearings, and synchronizers for wear and damage. Replace gears of the same gear only...
Gearbox assembly
Primary shaft The primary shaft does not need to be adjusted. It is important, however, that the washer found during disassembly is reinserted during assembly. Before assembling...
Primary shaft The primary shaft does not need to be adjusted. It is important, however, that the washer found during disassembly is reinserted during assembly. Before assembling...
Gearbox and differential adjustment
The following adjustments must be made if the above parts are replaced. The primary shaft does not need to be adjusted, but care must be taken to ensure that the compensation...
The following adjustments must be made if the above parts are replaced. The primary shaft does not need to be adjusted, but care must be taken to ensure that the compensation...
Dismantling and installation of box 02A
Removal The gearbox can be removed from the underside of the car, so the body must be properly supported on jacks. A mobile car jack is required to support the gearbox. It does...
Removal The gearbox can be removed from the underside of the car, so the body must be properly supported on jacks. A mobile car jack is required to support the gearbox. It does...
Disassembling the gearbox 02A
Disassembling and assembling the gearbox is easier if a simple assembly table is available. Otherwise, the gearbox must be mounted on wooden trestles to prevent it from falling....
Disassembling and assembling the gearbox is easier if a simple assembly table is available. Otherwise, the gearbox must be mounted on wooden trestles to prevent it from falling....
Automatic four-speed gearbox. General information
The gearbox is equipped with an electric-electronic and hydraulic control system, as well as a self-diagnostic system. In the electric or electronic section, any malfunctions that...
The gearbox is equipped with an electric-electronic and hydraulic control system, as well as a self-diagnostic system. In the electric or electronic section, any malfunctions that...
Removal an automatic transmission
Disconnect the housing cable from the battery. If there is a built-in radio installation, you need to know the anti-theft device code Remove the screws at the top between the...
Disconnect the housing cable from the battery. If there is a built-in radio installation, you need to know the anti-theft device code Remove the screws at the top between the...
Checking the oil and working fluid levels in the automatic transmission and final drive
To check the gearbox oil level, warm up the engine by driving the car for about 1.5 km. When checking the oil level, the engine should be idling, the gearshift lever should be in...
To check the gearbox oil level, warm up the engine by driving the car for about 1.5 km. When checking the oil level, the engine should be idling, the gearshift lever should be in...
Front drive shafts
Drive shaft: 1 - Safety ring 2 - seal (is pasted) 3 - internal constant velocity joint 4 - vibration damper 5 - drive shaft 6-fastening clip (for the cuff 7 - spring washer 8 -...
Drive shaft: 1 - Safety ring 2 - seal (is pasted) 3 - internal constant velocity joint 4 - vibration damper 5 - drive shaft 6-fastening clip (for the cuff 7 - spring washer 8 -...
Dismantling and installation of the drive shaft
The wheel cap is removed and the nuts are unscrewed. The axle nut is loosened when the wheels are on the floor. This nut is tightened very tightly The front side of the car is...
The wheel cap is removed and the nuts are unscrewed. The axle nut is loosened when the wheels are on the floor. This nut is tightened very tightly The front side of the car is...
Repair of the drive shaft
Replacing the inner constant velocity joint Secure the drive shaft in a vice. Using pliers, remove the retaining spring ring at the end of the inner constant velocity joint. Using...
Replacing the inner constant velocity joint Secure the drive shaft in a vice. Using pliers, remove the retaining spring ring at the end of the inner constant velocity joint. Using...
Dismantling and installation of the shock absorber
The vibration damper on the drive shafts of the Golf model car is manufactured as a single unit. If the drive shaft is to be replaced with a new one, the vibration damper must be...
The vibration damper on the drive shafts of the Golf model car is manufactured as a single unit. If the drive shaft is to be replaced with a new one, the vibration damper must be...
Restoration of rubber cuffs
If it can be found that the rubber seal is scratched, this means in most cases that dirt has entered the corresponding constant velocity joint. This means that either it must be...
If it can be found that the rubber seal is scratched, this means in most cases that dirt has entered the corresponding constant velocity joint. This means that either it must be...
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