Crankshaft Needle Bearing, Replacing: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Bearing Installer - Bearing Press Piece:VW207C
Internal Puller:VAS251605 (was Kukko 21/2)
Counter Support:VAS251621 (was Kukko 22/1)

Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Needle Bearing

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The transmission is removed. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Always replace the needle bearing -arrow- after the engine and transmission are separated.
The front edges of the internal puller must not be broken off.