Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk2 > Power transmission | Gearbox 0A4 | Gearbox,mechanics,gears,shafts,internal operation | Output shaft

Setting output shaft

(Determine adjusting washer for output shaft)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Gauge block plate -MP3-405/17-

t	Pressure spindle -MP3-423 (VW 407)-

t	Universal dial gauge holder -MP3-447 (VW 387)-

t	Pressure washer -MP3-460 (VW 512)-

t	Bolts M8 and M10 -3114/2-

t	Interior extractor 37...46 mm, e.g. -Kukko 21/6-

t	Countersupport e.g. -Kukko 22/2-

t	Dial gauge

The output shaft must be re-set when the following components are replaced:

t	Output shaft

t	Clutch housing

t	Tapered-roller bearing

Setting overview → Chapter.

Note

Sealing surfaces of clutch and gearbox housing must be removed of sealant residues.

–	Press in outer ring/tapered-roller bearing small in the clutch housing with a 0.65 mm thick adjsuting washer up to the stop

–	Insert output shaft and tighten nuts for the bearing support to tightening torque → Chapter.

–	Turn output shaft 20 to 30 times in one direction.

Note

t	Therefore, it must be turned in one direction so that the rolling elements/tapered-roller bearings settle in one direction.

t	This requires 20 to 30 turns.

t	Otherwise the alignment result will be distorted.

–	Insert dial gauge (3 mm measuring range) and set to „0“ with a 1 mm bias.

–	Move the output shaft up and down, read off and write down the clearance on the dial gauge. (Example: 0.20 mm).

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