Needle Bearing On Drive Plate
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Thrust Plate VW 402
- Tube 31.5 mm Dia. VW 418 A
- Tube 28 mm Dia. 100 mm VW 421
- Sleeve 40 - 103
Procedure
- The transmission is removed. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or Removal and Installation .
-- Remove the drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE .
-- Place the 40 - 103 under the drive plate to remove and install.
-- Press the bearing sleeve out using the VW 421 and shop press.
- The smaller diameter of the VW 421 faces the drive plate.
-- Carefully press the needle bearing in as far as the stop using the VW 418 A and shop press.
- Installed position: the closed side of the needle bearing faces the engine.
-- Installing drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE .