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Differential: Adjustments

Differential, Adjusting

=> [ Determining Shim Thickness ] 

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

‹› Transmission Support (VW 353)

‹› Magnetic Plate 50 mm Dia. (VW 385/17)

‹› Dial Gauge Holder (VW 387)

‹› Thrust Plate (VW 402)

‹› Punch (VW 408 A)

‹› Thrust Pad (3005)

‹› Tube (3259)

‹› Press Tool (3345)

‹› Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

‹› Kukko Extractor 46-58 mm (21/7)

‹› Kukko Support (22/2)

A new differential adjustment is required when the following components have been replaced:

‹› Transmission housing

‹› Clutch housing

‹› Differential housing or

‹› Differential tapered roller bearing

List of adjustments, refer to => [ Adjustment Overview ] See: Service and Repair/Overhaul/Adjustment Overview.

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Pressing the outer race/tapered roller bearing with shim into the clutch housing.

‹› Pay attention to the shim installed position.

‹› The collar on the inner circumference faces the seal.

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