#Mk4 o2j removal how to#
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Its my understanding all three (technically 6) shaft lengths are different. I already have the Gas O2M 6sp trans here, but wrong ratios for TDI.Īnyone know what the automatic axles use for lengths and cv joints ? - the smaller 5sp stuff or larger 6sp ? - maybe I can mix & match all three to find the combination I need with minimal expense.

#Mk4 o2j removal full#

Guessing $150-200 driveshaft shop charge.ģ) New Raxles 5sp axles built with 6sp outer splines ($$ im sure, if even possible)Ĥ) Ship in a O2M DRW from Europe for a full 6 speed TDI conversion, to use standard 6 sp axle assemblies. so now I have a couple decisions to make ġ) Re-press 5 speed 'nutted' hubs into the spindles $150 wasted (2 new FAG bearings + shop press charge).Ģ) Cut and weld the 6 sp shaft splined end onto the 5sp shafts. Shop that pressed the new bearings calls me says no go - the 5 speed axle splines that slide into the outer CV joint are smaller on 5sp than 6 speed. Also picked up a set of V6 axle assemblies heard they're a little beefier.įigured no problem, Ill swap the 6 speed CV joints onto the 5 speed axles so they bolt into the 6sp hubs properly. Had new FAG bearings pressed into spindles while Im at it to avoid notorious VW wheel bearing issues later - yes I kept the 6 speed hubs. Any thoughts on shops and or estimates, please share.Swapped MK4 GTI/GLI O2M 6 speed brakes onto my MK4 TDI O2J 5speed car, which meant swapping in the GTI/GLI spindles with the 6 speed hubs (6 speed = 'bolted' hub 5 speed = 'nutted' hub).

#Mk4 o2j removal pro#

Disconnecting the output shaft and installing a new seal sounds straight forward enough, but it's still something I'd like a pro to handle. Upon removing the belly-pan, I saw the gear oil at the transmission and was told by a friend that the issue is probably that flange seal. Clutch works as it should, but I feel a little bit of notchyness which prompted me to want to get the Trans fluid changed. I'm only at 120k miles, just picked this '02 up from a little old lady who took very good care of it and garaged it for 10 years. Any thoughts on shops and or estimates, please share. It is my DD.Ģ) What would the approximate estimate be in parts/labor from a reputable Indy and also from the stealership? Or should I go to my local stealership? I dont' have a garage or a lift, nor do I want to experiment on fixing this myself.

#Mk4 o2j removal how to#

R&R the flange seal.ġ)Do you think this is a job that an independent shop could do, they are recommended here for VAG cars and would probably know how to do this job. It is a very slow leak, a few drops a week I would say. I believe my 02 is leaking in the same place. I use a stub point on the engine block to act as a counter force and press the output flange straight into the final drive and tighten the center bolt. Once the output flange is installed use a small prybar to lay flat across the flange face (leave a little space to get to the center bolt). Do not tilt or cock the the output flange to insert it. Remember to have a clear straight line to insert this part. I use a large socket and a small rubber mallet to tap the new seal into place. Once you remove the output flange use a seal puller to remove the old seal.

You will want the new seal to be seated exactly the same. Prior to removing the old seal look at how and where it is seated into the final drive housing. This is likely what happened when you removed it for the clutch job. When you remove the output shaft its important that you have a clear straight-line for removing the output flange and not cock or tilt the shaft as you remove it. What you likely did was damage the seal when you slid the output shaft back into the final-drive.