I'm installing a new clutch in a 17 PP GTI. After reinstalling the VAQ I noticed there is about 2mm of play in the axle cup in and out. The other side is flush against the transmission, it slid in fairly easily with a little rotation. The driver's side has zero play.
Does anyone know if this is normal?
Thanks!
I'm assuming you gave it a few raps with a dead blow / etc while reinstalling to be sure it was as far in as possible?
I did mine a few months ago, and I had the axle end up popping out of the VAQ completely (don't ask) and all the diff oil leaked right out. Derp.
So, I had to not only seat the axle back into the tranny, I had to push it through the cups/seals just to put it back to original step 1. Then of course add fluid back in.
I gave it a bunch of hits with the dead blow while turning it and that seemed to do the trick - no leaks, noises, etc since so I suppose it's G2G. I really don't remember if there was any play or not. I'm thinking...maybe?
I guess give it a few good smacks while twisting to be certain it can't go in any further and then call it good is all I can offer.