A4 Sedan V6-3.2L (BKH) (2007)
Differential: Overhaul
Redetermining Shim S4 when Replacing Bearing Housing
Redetermining Shim S4 when Replacing Bearing Housing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Universal dial gauge bracket (VW 387)
‹› Assembly tool (VW 792)
‹› Digital depth gauge (e.g. (VAS 6087))
‹› Dial gauge
‹› Dial gauge extension, 30 mm
‹› Straightedge
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Clean housing flange.
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Place straightedge (e.g. 19.50 mm wide - 1 - onto housing flange.
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Measure difference between depth - a - on old and new bearing housing with a digital depth gauge (e.g. (VAS 6087)).
Example:
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If new bearing housing is deeper, install a thicker "S 4" shim.
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If previous bearing housing is deeper, install a thinner " S4" shim.
Example:
Shims available See: Pinion Shaft Adjusting.
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Press tapered roller bearing outer race with shim "S 4" into bearing housing, refer to => [ Pressing tapered roller bearing outer race
into bearing housing ] See: Service and Repair/Overhaul/Pinion Shaft