Pilot needle bearing in crankshaft, extracting and driving: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Audi A4, 2005 Audi A4, 2004 Audi A4, and 2003 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Drift VW 207 C

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Drift VW207C

Fig 2: Kukko 21/2 Internal puller, Kukko 21/4 Internal puller, Kukko 22/2 Counter support

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Puller Kukko 21/1 (1) and Kukko 22/1 (4)
Depth gauge

NOTE:

A pilot needle bearing must be installed in the crankshaft on vehicles with a manual transmission. Install a pilot needle bearing if necessary.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, no pilot needle bearing must be installed in crankshaft. Remove the pilot needle bearing if necessary.