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Adjusting preload of ball bearing for flange shaft (left-side) > < Checking preload of ball bearing for flange shaft (left-side)

A4 Mk3

Optimising preload of ball bearing for flange shaft (left-side)
Optimising preload of ball bearing for flange shaft (left-side)
  Note
t  It is only necessary to optimise preload of ball bearing for flange shaft (left-side) on certain vehicles; for list of vehicles see table → Anchor.
t  This measure is not required on later vehicles because of a design change.
Procedure
l  Flange shaft (left-side) must be removed → Chapter.
   
Requirements for optimising:
l  Mounting bracket shows no trace of scoring or material worn down around circumference.
l  Slight impressions in vicinity of hole in mounting bracket -arrows- are permissible.
  A39-10457
l  Mounting bracket with wear pattern „A“ → Anchor (mounting bracket has no traces of scoring or material worn down around circumference).
l  A shim is inserted in the bearing seat in the gearbox to optimise the preload of the ball bearing.
  A39-10535
–  Before installing flange shaft , insert shim -0B4 409 227--item 1- in bearing seat in gearbox to optimise preload of ball bearing.
–  Install flange shaft (left-side) → Chapter.
  A39-10532

Adjusting preload of ball bearing for flange shaft (left-side) > < Checking preload of ball bearing for flange shaft (left-side)