Crown wheel, adjusting: Notes

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(Adjusting differential)

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Crown Wheel, Adjusting (1 Of 2)

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Drift VW 295
Dial gauge extension VW382/10
End measuring plate VW385/17
Universal dial gauge bracket VW387

Adjustable measuring lever VW 388
Thrust plate VW402

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools - Crown Wheel, Adjusting (2 Of 2)

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Press tool VW408A
Crown wheel adjusting tool VW 521
Tube 30 - 14
Thrust piece 2050

Thrust plate 3005
Torque wrench V.A.G1331
Dial gauge
Dial gauge extension, 30 mm

It is necessary to readjust crown wheel when the following components have been replaced:

Transmission housing, final drive cover, taper roller bearings for differential, differential cage or the final drive gear set

Table of adjustments → Table of adjustments