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Table of shims > < Adjusting output shaft for 5th, 6th and reverse gears

Golf Mk5

Determining thickness of shim
Determining thickness of shim
The specified bearing preload will be attained by subtracting the measured value (0.25 mm) from the inserted shim (1.70 mm) and adding a constant value for preload (0.20 mm).
Example:
   
Installed shim1.70 mm
- Measured value0.25 mm
+ Preload (constant)0.20 mm
Shim thickness1.65 mm

–  Determine thickness of shim from table → Chapter.
   
–  Remove gearbox housing and pull tapered roller bearing outer race from gearbox housing.
A - Counter support, e.g. -Kukko 22/2-
B - Internal puller, 46 ... 58 mm, e.g. -Kukko 21/7-
–  Remove inserted shim (1.70 mm thick) from gearbox housing.
  N35-0333

Table of shims > < Adjusting output shaft for 5th, 6th and reverse gears