Torque Converter Bearing/Bushing: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Needle Bearing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Centering Mandrel (3176) or Drift (VW 207 C)

• Puller, for example, Kukko Extractor 14.5-18.5 mm (21/2)

• Puller (T10055) with adapter (T10055/3)

Conditions

• The transmission is removed.

Removing

- Remove the needle bearing using a commercially available puller, for example, Kukko extractor 14.5-18.5 mm (21/2) - arrow -, and the adapter (T10055/3) and the puller (T10055).






Installing

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

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






Installed depth:






• 1.5 to 1.8 mm - a -