Ring gear, 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

Needle bearing drift VW 295
Extension pin 6 mm VW382/10
Magnetic plate 50 mm dia. VW385/17
Dial gauge holder VW387

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

Punch VW408A
Ring gear adjusting tool VW 521
Tube 30 - 14
Thrust plate 2050

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

It is necessary to readjust the ring gear 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