1g awd trans

[91 tsi turbo]

Is there a way to check if the trans is bad easily outside of the car?
What the thing is I have this trans that came with my car and it looks like it may be a fresh build. Axel plugs, clean pealing paint, new gold bolts holding it together and so on... It spins just fine by hand as far as I can tell.

 

[bryanwheat]

There is not for sure way of telling without taking the case apart or putting it in.

 

[91 tsi turbo]

I also have my working transmission out as well

That's what I thought now is there some precautions I should take? I am not new to the work but gasket and what to look for?

 

[WES_393]

In order to install new boots the CV joints must be completely disassembled, cleaned, greased, assembled with new boots on, and then special clamps must be put on to hold the boot. It's not worth it IMO since you can get axles for $70 shipped.

Here's a good link for axles:

Discount Auto Parts Online -- PartsGeek.com - Domestic & Import Auto Parts Warehouse

As for making sure the trans work, I'd ask local trans shops if they have any way to bench test the transmission to make sure it's working properly. I can't imagine a simple trans inspection would cost much.

 

[91 tsi turbo]

Thanks. I may try the boots there $20 for the set of 4 and the axels need to be cleand and greased anyways