Shaft bevel gear, adjusting: Notes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Shaft Bevel Gear, Adjusting (1 Of 2)

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• Holding fixture VW 313
• Universal measuring device VW 385
• Dial gauge holder VW 387
• Pressure plate VW 402

• Punch VW 412
• Thrust piece VW 472/1

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

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

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• Tube VW 516
• Washer 3253/7
• Line VAS 3296
• Transmission holder T10108

• Stop plate T10108/1
• Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
• Digital depth gauge VAS 6087
• Feeler gauge with 0.03 mm scale

• Dial gauge
• Torque gauge 0 - 600 Ncm, standard

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 3: Torque Wrench V.A.G 1601

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• Torque wrench V.A.G 1601

A new shaft bevel gear adjustment is necessary if

• Final drive housing
• Tapered roller bearing for shaft bevel gear
• Gear set

or the

• Drive pinion housing

has been replaced.

List of adjustments → Adjustment overview (bevel gear transfer case)