Pilot Bearing: Service and Repair

Transmission input shaft pilot bearing, removing and installing





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
^ Kukko extractor 21/2 and Kukko support 22/1
^ Centering mandrel 3176
^ or drift VW 207 C

Note: When installing an engine into a vehicle with manual transmission, check if rear needle bearing is installed. If necessary, install needle bearing.

Removing





- Using puller - A -, e.g. Kukko extractor 21/2 and Kukko support 22/1, pull out needle bearing.

Installing





- Drive in using drift VW 207 C or centering mandrel 3176.
^ Side of needle bearing with writing on it must be readable when installed.





Installed depth of needle bearing
^ Dimension - a -: 1.5 to 1.8 mm