Checking The Input Shaft For Wear

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If the surface of the input shaft is visibly damaged near the needle bearing in the dual mass flywheel -arrow-, then replace both the input shaft and the needle bearing. Refer to DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL NEEDLE BEARING, SACHS AND LUK .

Fig 1: Checking Input Shaft For Wear
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Check the input shaft near the bearing in the drive plate -arrow- for scoring. Replace the needle bearing in the drive plate if necessary. Refer to the appropriate service information .

Fig 2: Checking Input Shaft For Wear
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