Adjustment shim thickness, determining
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The correct shim thickness is selected by adding:
- specified bearing preload (a constant, 0.40 mm)
- the measured axial play (example: 0.70 mm)
Example:
Measured play (example) 0.70 mm+ Preload (constant) 0.40 mm
Required shim thickness = 1.10 mm
- Remove transmission housing.
- Pull out bearing outer race (see Driving tapered roller bearing outer race out of clutch housing ) or drive out using VW 473 thrust pad.
- Install adjustment shims of the correct thickness.
NOTE:
When using two shims, install thickest shim first.