Planet carrier, checking measurement

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Insert dial gauge in VW 382/7 and place tip on bolt of small input shaft.

Fig 1: Checking Planet Carrier End Play
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Move small input shaft up and down and take reading of play on dial gauge.
Play:

min. = 0.23 mm

max. = 0.37 mm

NOTE: If you adjusted the planet carrier without reverse gear brake -B1- and free wheel, install reverse gear brake -B1- before installing planet carrier install, see TRANSMISSION, ASSEMBLING .