Adjustment shim "S 4", determining when replacing output flange
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volkswagen R32. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
This adjustment is only necessary when the output flange is replaced. Its purpose is to re-establish the pre-load of the tapered roller bearing for the shaft bevel gear.
- Measure lengths of previous and new output flanges and determine the difference.
| Example: | ||
| Previous output flange | 43.50 mm | |
| New output flange | 43.30 mm | |
| Difference | 0.20 mm | |
If the new output flange is longer - install a thinner S 4 of the approximate difference.
If the previous output flange is longer - install a thicker S 4 of the approximate difference.
- Allocate determined adjustment shim(s) via replacement parts catalog.