944 S L4-2479cc 2.5L DOHC (1987)
1. Install tapered roller bearing outer race for drive pinion in the heated case. Always work with a press to avoid tilted. Use Special Tools VW 2050
and VW 295. Hold preload under press about 2 more minutes until heat has been transferred.
2. Drive in rear needle bearing for input shaft flush. Use Special Tool VW 30 21.
3. Drive in front needle bearing for input shaft against stop. Use Special Tool VW 30 - 21.
Installed position: lettering on needle bearing faces special tool.
Note: Do not mix up needle bearings for input shaft, since they differ in outside diameter and number of needles.
4. Press in outer race for large tapered roller bearing. Use Special Tools VW 511 and VW 295.
