A4 Sedan V6-3.2L (BKH) (2007)
‹› Measurement in example: 0.46 mm
‹› If the measuring procedure needs to be repeated, the pinion shaft must first be rotated 5 turns in each direction again so that the tapered roller
bearing seats properly. Preload dial gauge to 1 mm and set to "0" again.
Formula: "Stotal" = "S4* " + measured value + bearing preload
Determining thickness of shim "S3* "
Formula: "S3*" = "Stotal" - " S4*"
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Pull tapered roller bearing outer race out of transmission housing, refer to => [ Pulling tapered roller bearing outer race out
of transmission housing ] See: Service and Repair/Overhaul/Pinion Shaft
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Install shim "S3*" in transmission housing and install outer race again => [ (Item 3) Tapered roller bearing outer race ] See: Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Pinion Shaft Assembly Overview.
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Insert completely assembled pinion shaft into transmission housing again.
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Install bearing housing and transmission cover with the 4 dowel sleeves and tighten bolts to 35 Nm.
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Turn pinion shaft 5 turns in each direction so that taper roller bearings seat properly.
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Install assembly device (VW 792) on transmission housing; when doing so, insert a M12 nut - A - between assembly device (VW 792) and
transmission housing.