Center Differential Ball Bearing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Thrust Plate VW 401
Thrust Plate VW 402
Thrust Disc VW 412
Arbor 50 mm Dia. VW 432
Carrier Bearing Inst. Tool 3350
Separating Device 22 to 115 mm Kukko 17/2

Procedure

-- Remove the center differential housing. Refer to CENTER DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING, TRANSMISSION INSTALLED .

-- Remove the center differential -1- from the input shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Differential

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NOTE:

There are different versions of the center differential -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Ball Bearing Removed From Center Differential

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A - Kukko 17/2

The VW 432 faces the ball bearing.

Fig 3: Identifying Ball Bearing Installed Onto Center Differential

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