Pinion shaft, adjusting: Notes

(Adjusting pinion shaft with hollow shaft)

Repairs after which the pinion shaft must be adjusted → Table of adjustments .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools -- Pinion Shaft, Adjusting (1 Of 2)

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

• Removal tool VW 296
• Holding plate VW 309
• Transmission support VW 353
• Universal measuring tool VW385

• Dial gauge holder VW387
• Thrust plate VW402

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools -- Pinion Shaft, Adjusting (2 Of 2)

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

• Punch VW407
• Thrust disc VW 412
• Installation arbor VW792
• Thrust plate 2050

• Thrust pad 3062
• Press Support-R Wheel Brgs. 3144

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 3: Identifying Press Tool 3345

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• Press tool 3345

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331

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• Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
• Dial gauge
• Dial gauge extension, 30 mm
• Hose clip