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Crankshaft Needle Bearings






Crankshaft Needle Bearings

Only vehicles with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Puller (T10055)

With Adapter (T10055/3)

Centering Mandrel (3176) or

Drift (VW 207 C)

Puller, for example, Kukko Support (21/2)

In vehicles with DSG, the needle bearing must be installed inn the rear of the crankshaft.

Removing

- Remove using a commercially available puller, for example, kukko support (21/2) - arrow -, adapter (T10055/3) and puller (T10055).






Installing

The side of the needle bearing with writing on it must be readable when installed.

- Drive in using drift (VW 207 C) or centering mandrel (3176).






Installed depth dimension - a - = 2 mm