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2 Differential lock
⇒ “2.1 Function”, page 50
⇒ “2.2 Rear-axle differential lock components and their locations”,
page 50

2.1 Function
A mechanical rear axle differential lock is now available as an
option in the Amarok with four-wheel drive.
When driving offroad, rear axle differential lock improves propul‐
sion on heavy ground, in particular when performing a hill start.
All functions that assist braking are deactivated when rear axle
differential lock is engaged, therefore rear axle differential lock is
only allowed to be engaged when moving off on heavy ground or
if carriageway is very soft.
In case of a selectable four-wheel drive the rear differential lock
can be activated in offroad range “LOW”.
Differential lock is engaged and disengaged with rear differential
lock switch - E121- . Differential lock control unit - J187- performs
a check via CAN bus whether conditions for activating rear axle
differential lock have been met. If they have, then rear axle dif‐
ferential lock is activated via axle differential lock Hall sender 1 -
G460- and control solenoid - N5- .
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lock Hall sender 1 - G460-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester

Removing
– Raise vehicle ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 11 ; Description of
work; Raising vehicle .

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– Disconnect connector -1- from axle differential lock Hall send‐

er 1 - G460- -2-.

– Unscrew bolt -1-.

– Remove retaining clip -2-.

Note

The drive pinion does not have to be removed.

– Remove differential ⇒ page 16 .

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3 Propshaft
⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - propshaft”, page 54
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing propshaft”, page 58
⇒ “3.3 Dismantling and assembling propshaft”, page 62

3.1 Assembly overview - propshaft

⇒ “3.1.1 Assembly overview - flexible coupling for propshaft”,
page 54
⇒ “3.1.2 Assembly overview – Tirsan propshaft”, page 55
⇒ “3.1.3 Assembly overview - Dana propshaft”, page 56

3.1.1 Assembly overview - flexible coupling for propshaft

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3.1.2 Assembly overview – “Tirsan” propshaft

Note

♦ If propshaft is disconnected only from the rear axle, the prop‐

shaft must be raised and secured or supported.
♦ Keep propshaft straight; store and transport fully extended on‐
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2 - Rear propshaft
❑ Removing and installing
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❑ Renew after removal
4 - Centre propshaft bearing
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♦ Drive shaft grease ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA)

Removing
Before removing, mark positions of all parts relative to each other.
Reinstall in the same position otherwise imbalance will be exces‐
sive, the mountings could be damaged causing rumbling noises.
– On vehicles with automatic gearbox, move selector lever to
position “N”.
– Raise vehicle ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 11 ; Description of
work; Raising vehicle .
– Remove engine/gearbox guard ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Engine/gearbox guard; Removing and
installing engine/gearbox guard .

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– Check if there are markings (paint spots) -A- on front propshaft

and on front final drive.
– If these markings are not present, then mark position of prop‐
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– Markings -A- must be parallel.

– Position front propshaft on front final drive.

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TRADUÇÃO:

3-2 Remoção e instalação do eixo de transmissão

⇒ “3.2.1 Remoção e instalação do eixo dianteiro”, página 58
⇒ “3.2.2 Remoção e instalação do eixo traseiro”, página 60
3.2.1 Remoção e instalação do eixo de transmissão dianteiro
Ferramentas especiais e equipamentos de oficina são necessários
♦ Ferramenta de contra-retenção - 3415-
♦ Graxa para eixo de transmissão ⇒ Catálogo de peças eletrônicas (ETKA)

Removendo
Antes de remover, marque as posições de todas as peças uma em relação à outra.
Reinstale na mesma posição, caso contrário, o desequilíbrio será excessivo,
os suportes podem ser danificados, causando ruídos estrondosos.
- Em veículos com caixa de câmbio automática, mova a alavanca seletora para
posição "N".
- Levantar veículo ⇒ Manutenção; Livreto 11; Descrição de
trabalhos; Levantando veículo.
- Remova a proteção do motor / caixa de velocidades ⇒ Reparos gerais da carroceria,
externos;
Rep. Gr. 66; Protetor do motor / caixa de velocidades; Remoção e
instalação do protetor do motor / caixa de velocidades.
- Verifique se há marcas (manchas de tinta) -A- no eixo dianteiro dianteiro
e na frente final drive.
- Se essas marcações não estiverem presentes, marque a posição do eixo de transmissão
flange em relação à tração final dianteira com tinta.
- Use a alavanca de montagem para pressionar o eixo dianteiro da direção final dianteira
como mostrado na ilustração - seta -.
Ao pressionar, certifique-se de não esmagar as mãos.
- Pressione o eixo dianteiro da caixa de transferência usando a ferramenta de
contra-retenção
- 3415- (sem inserções).
- Remova o eixo dianteiro.

Instalando
Instale na ordem inversa da remoção, observando o seguinte:
Renove as vedações de óleo -1- se danificadas.
- Renove os anéis de retenção -2-.
- Engraxe as estrias de eixos e retentores de óleo -1- com graxa de eixo de acionamento
Catálogo de peças eletrônicas (ETKA).
- As marcações -A- devem ser paralelas.
- Posicione o eixo dianteiro na transmissão final dianteira.
- Em seguida, empurre o eixo dianteiro -1- no eixo com força à mão, até que engate.
- Puxe o eixo dianteiro para verificar se o eixo está engatado corretamente.
- Posicione o eixo dianteiro frontal na caixa de transferência.
- Empurre o eixo dianteiro no eixo até engatar.
- Puxe o eixo dianteiro para verificar se o eixo está engatado corretamente.
- Instale a proteção do motor / caixa de velocidades ⇒ Reparos gerais do corpo, no
exterior;
Rep. Gr. 66; Protetor do motor / caixa de velocidades; Remoção e instalação da proteção
do motor / caixa de velocidades.
Torques especificados
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Visão geral da montagem - eixo de transmissão”, página 54