Crankshaft Needle Bearings

Crankshaft Needle Bearings

Only on vehicles with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG(R))

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Kukko Extractor 14.5-18.5 mm (21/2)

• Kukko Support (22/1)

• Centering Mandrel (3176)

• Drift (VW 207 C)

• In vehicles with a DSG(R), the needle bearing must be installed in the rear of the crankshaft.

• Always replace the needle bearing - arrow - if the engine or the transmission is removed






Removing

• The transmission is unbolted from the engine

Remove the needle bearing:

- Remove using a commercially available puller - A -, for example, Kukko extractor 14.5-18.5 mm (21/2) and Kukko support (22/1)






Installing

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

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






- Carefully install the needle bearing.

- Measure the drive-in depth constantly while installing.

Replace bearings that have been installed too deep.

• Depth: - a - = 2 mm.