Crankshaft Needle Bearing, Replacing: Notes

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 .
• 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.