Center Differential Ball Bearing, Replacing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Press Plate:VW401 
• Press Plate:VW402 
• Press Piece - Multiple Use:VW412 
• Press Piece - Bushing - 50mm Diameter:VW432 
• Bearing Installer - Carrier Bearing:3350 
• Splitter:VAS251411 

Procedure

-- Remove the center differential housing. Refer to CENTER DIFFERENTIAL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Center Differential -1- At Input Shaft

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-- Removing the ball bearing from the center differential

Fig 2: Ball Bearing Removed From Center Differential

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A - :VAS251411 

• The :VW432  faces the ball bearing.

-- Installing the ball bearing onto the center differential

Fig 3: Ball Bearing Installed Onto Center Differential

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