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Crankshaft Needle Bearing






Crankshaft Needle Bearing

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

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Puller (T10055)

Centering Mandrel (3176)

or Drift (VW 207 C)

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

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

Removing

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






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 the centering mandrel (3176).






Installed depth dimension - a - = 2 mm