Try this VWVortex.com - DIY - Starter Motor Grind Fix and Starter Motor Replacement
It can be a bit tricky, but I've done it so many times now I think I'm down to about 1hour start to finish.
Make sure you have the radio code, you'll need it once the battery is back in.
MK4 GTI - Sold
MK5 Jetta Turbo - Sold
MK5 Jetta 2.Slow - Until it dies.
^^^ Yep that is the one I followed.
But he says to lightly re-grease.. I actually heavily applied the synthetic grease to my starter motor gears/cogs. Seemed to work for me.
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