Special tools and workshop equipment required

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Drive Pinion, Adjusting

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Crankshaft seal installing tool VW 204 B Crankshaft seal installing tool
VW 296 Oil seal extractor
VW 385 Universal measuring tool
VW 387 Universal dial gauge holder

VW 401 Thrust plate
VW 407 Thrust tool

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools - Drive Pinion, Adjusting

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VW 519 Tube
VW 792 Assembly device
3005 Thrust plate
3128 Puller

3301 Assembly equipment
V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench

Re-adjustment of the drive pinion is only necessary if the final drive set, tapered roller bearing for drive pinion or transmission housing is replaced. .

The object of the adjustment is to reproduce the setting for quietest possible running, as obtained on the test machine in production. Maximum care and cleanliness are essential when performing repairs and taking measurements for achieving good results.