Crankshaft Needle Bearing, Replacing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Bearing Installer - Bearing Press Piece :VW207C 
• Internal Puller :VAS251635 
• Counter Support :VAS251621 

Conditions:

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• Check the needle bearing -arrow- for damage and if necessary replace the needle bearing.
• The front edges of the internal puller must not be broken off.

Needle Bearing, Removing

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-- Remove the needle bearing -1- using the :VAS251635  -A- and :VAS251621  -B- from the crankshaft -2-.

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

Installing

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

-- Drive the needle bearing into the crankshaft up to the installation depth using the :VW207C  .

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