Genuine Volkswagen Golf R Differential Seal

Volkswagen Golf R Differential Seal Parts and Q&A

• Seal
  0CQ-525-596-A
  Q: What procedures apply to Differential Seal on Volkswagen Golf R?

  A:

  These procedures are only applicable to Golf GT/ models having DSG 09D transaxles. Start by lifting the front of the car and firmly stabilizing it on jackstands, and position the transaxle in the Park position. Disassemble the passenger side driveaxle heat shield and driveaxle and then disconnect the front exhaust pipe to the engine which should be supported by the vehicle. Find the differential lock, unconnect the electrical connector to the module and oil level thermal sensor, loosen the lower transaxle mount bracket bolts and the mount bracket. Then loosen the bolt that is holding the passenger driveaxle flange in the differential lock and loosen the bolts that hold the differential lock housing to the transaxle and be sure that before handing it over, you have a drain pan under the transaxle to receive any fluid leaking out. Keeping the differential lock assembly is a delicate issue and therefore, the same process should be conducted in the process of installation; this is that the differential lock assembly should be removed, in a careful manner and reassembled in the same way on which the tightening of the fasteners should be done to the required torque and the filling of the differential lock fluid to the required level. After removing the differential lock, pry out the seal keeping the differential lock to the transaxle and with a small slide hammer remove the shaft seal in the differential lock housing. Apply grease to the new seal contact surfaces and press the new seals into the differential lock with the open sides of the seals controlling the differential lock housing. One can substitute the output shaft seal with the differential lock in the car; unbolt the driveaxle of the passenger side of the car off of the flange, remove the bolt at the center of the flange, and then use a slide hammer to take out the flange and shaft assembly. Remove the seal out of the differential lock housing, seal the new seal surfaces with grease, and push the new seal into the differential lock using the open end facing the differential lock housing. Mount the flange and shaft in the differential lock housing until it fits in fully, applying a dead-blow hammer to install the locking ring in the differential lock and the final step is to reverse the steps of installation.