Ring gear, adjusting: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Ring Gear, Adjusting

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(Adjusting differential)

Special tools and equipment

VW 382/10 Dial indicator extension
VW 385/17 Gauge block plate
VW 386 A Clamp for pinion
VW 387 Universal dial indicator holder

VW 388 Measuring lever
VW 402 Pressure plate

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools - Ring Gear, Adjusting

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VW 408 A Press tool
VW 681 Extractor lever
2050 Pressure piece
VW 521 Adjusting device for ring gear

VAG 1331 Torque wrench
Dial indicator

The ring gear must be re-adjusted if:

transmission housing, final drive cover, differential tapered roller bearing, differential housing or drive unit are replaced.

Adjustment table. Refer to Adjustment table