volkswagen Workshop Repair Guides

Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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Bearings
Bearings
t  Install new tapered roller bearings as supplied and do not lubricate additionally.
t  Install needle bearings with lettered side (thicker metal) towards fitting tool.
t  Tapered roller bearings fitted to one shaft must be renewed as a set. Use same make of bearings.
t  Heat inner races to about 100° C with the inductive heater -VAS 6414- before installing.
t  Do not interchange outer or inner races of bearings of the same size. The bearings are matched in pairs.
   

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