Removing input gear

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Install socket-head fastener without dished washer, shim and axial needle bearing, just far enough so that gap -a- remains between socket-head fastener and tapered roller bearing inner race.
- Gap -a- = approx. 3 mm (0.118 in.)
Drive out input gear with VW 771 as far as the stop of the tapered roller bearing inner race.
Remove VW 771 and remove input gear.

Fig 1: Removing Input Gear

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