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Determining thickness of shim > < Dismantling and assembling output shaft
Adjusting output shaft
Adjusting output shaft
(Determining shim for output shaft)
   
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Universal dial gauge bracket -VW 387-
t  End dimension plate -VW 385/17-
t  Thrust pad -VW 512-
t  Straightening tool -3114/2-
t  Press tool -VW 407-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
t  Dial gauge

   
t  -1-Internal puller -Kukko 21/6-
t  -4-Counter support -Kukko 22/2-
It is necessary to readjust the output shaft when the following components are renewed:
t  Output shaft
t  Clutch housing or
t  Tapered roller bearing
Adjustment overview → Chapter
Requirement:
l  Sealing surfaces of clutch and gearbox housings must be free of sealant.
–  Press outer ring of small tapered roller bearing to stop with 0.65 mm shim into clutch housing → Fig..
–  Insert output shaft and tighten nuts for bearing support to 25 Nm, then turn 90° further.
–  Turn output shaft 20 to 30 times in one direction.
  Note
t  The shaft must be turned in one direction so that the rollers of the tapered roller bearing settle in one direction.
t  It is necessary to turn the shaft 20 to 30 times to achieve this.
t  Otherwise the resulting reading will be incorrect.
  W00-0633
–  Set up dial gauge (3 mm measuring range) and set to „0“with 1 mm preload.
–  Move output shaft up and down. Read and note play indicated on dial gauge.
  V35-1140

Determining thickness of shim > < Dismantling and assembling output shaft