Crankshaft Needle Bearing, Replacing

Only for vehicles equipped with a DSG transmission

Vehicles with a dual-clutch transmission must have a needle bearing inside the crankshaft. Refer to the Parts Information.

Always replace the needle bearing after the engine and transmission have been separated.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Bearing Installer - Bearing Press Piece :VW 207 C 
  Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Installer

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• Internal Puller :VAS 251 635 

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• Counter Support :VAS 251 621 
  Fig 2: Counter Support

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TIP:

Vehicles with a manual transmission do not have a needle bearing inside the crankshaft.

Vehicles with a dual-clutch transmission must have a needle bearing inside the crankshaft. Refer to the Parts Information.

Always replace the needle bearing after the engine and transmission have been separated.

Needle Bearing, Removing

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-- Remove the needle bearing -1- using the Internal Puller :VAS 251 635  -A- and Counter Support :VAS 251 621  -B- from the crankshaft -2-.

-- The internal puller must be positioned behind the needle rim -arrow-.

Installing

-- The side of needle bearing with writing on it must be readable when installed.

-- Clean the bearing seat in the crankshaft and apply a thin coat of grease.

-- Drive in using the Bearing Installer - Bearing Press Piece :VW 207 C  or Alignment Tool - Clutch Plate :3176  .

Installation depth dimension a = 2.0 mm

TIP:

If the needle bearing is unintentionally pushed in to deeply, it must be replaced, because it will be damaged when it is removed again.