Shaft bevel gear, adjusting: Notes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Shaft Bevel Gear, Adjusting

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• Holding plate VW 309
• Universal measuring device VW 385
• Transmission holder T10108
• Assembly tool T10114

• Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
• Dial gauge
• Torque gauge 0 - 600 Ncm, standard

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools -- Shaft Bevel Gear, Adjusting

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A new shaft bevel gear adjustment is necessary if

• Drive pinion housing
• Rear axle housing
• Tapered roller bearing for shaft bevel gear

or the

• Gear set

has been replaced.

List of adjustments → Adjustment overview (rear final drive)