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Torsen Differential Bearing, Servicing


Torsen differential bearing, servicing





Special tools and equipment
^ VW 401 Thrust plate
^ VW 402 Thrust plate
^ VW 407 Press tool
^ VW 412 Press tool
^ VW 432 Press piece
^ VW 415A Tube





Special tools and equipment
^ VW 447 H Press plate
^ 3116 Clamping sleeve
^ 3118 Thrust piece
^ 1 - Kukko 21/5 Internal puller
^ 3 - Kukko 17/2 Separating device
^ 4 - Kukko 22/1 Counter-support





Note: After replacing the following components, redetermine shims for the Torsen differential

^ End cover
^ Needle roller bearing inner race
^ Torsen differential
^ Torsen differential grooved ball bearing

1. Grooved ball bearing
^ For Torsen differential
^ Pressing off - Fig.1
^ Pressing on - Fig.2
2. Torsen differential
^ Do not disassemble
^ Servicing possible only by manufacturer
^ Replace if damaged
3. Tapered roller bearing inner race
^ For needle roller bearing
^ Pulling off - Fig.3
^ Pressing on - Fig.4
4. Needle roller bearing
^ For Torsen differential
^ Pulling out - Fig.5
^ Pressing in - Fig.6





Fig. 1 Pressing grooved ball bearing off Torsen differential
A - Separating device 22 - 115 mm, e g. Kukko 17/2





Fig. 2 Pressing grooved ball bearing onto Torsen differential

Installed position: shoulder of thrust piece 3118 facing press tool VW 412





Fig. 3 Pulling off inner race of Torsen differential needle roller bearing

A - Inner race
B - Separating device 22 - 115 mm, e g. Kukko 17/2





Fig. 4 Pressing on inner race of Torsen differential needle roller bearing





Fig. 5 Pulling out needle roller bearing for pinion shaft/Torsen differential
A - Internal puller 30 - 37 mm, e g. Kukko 21/5
B - Counter support e g. Kukko 22/1





Fig. 6 Pressing in needle roller bearing for pinion shaft Torsen differential
- Press in needle roller bearing flush.