Input gear, adjusting

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Special tools and equipment

VW 382 Measuring appliance

Fig 1: VW 382 Measuring Appliance
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V.A.G 1332 Torque wrench or equivalent

Fig 2: Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332 (40 To 200 Nm)
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Dial indicator gauge

Work sequence

Fig 3: Identifying Torque Wrench & 22MM Socket

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Tighten socket head fastener to 100 Nm without dished washer and without shim.

A - Torque wrench

B - 22 mm socket

Parking lock must be engaged

Remove socket head fastener.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool VW 382/7 & Dial Indicator Gauge

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Measure distance between input gear and tapered roller bearing inner race.
Insert dial indicator gauge and zero with a preload of 3 mm. Note reading (example 1.00 mm).

Thickness of dished washer 1.50 mm must be added to reading of = 2.50 mm.

Determining shim

The specified bearing preload is achieved if the bearing preload of 0.18 mm is subtracted from the figure obtained from the measurement (dished washer + reading) of 2.50 mm.

Example

Dished washer + reading	2.50 mm
- Bearing preload	0.18 mm
= Thickness of shim	2.32 mm

Determine shim on basis of table and fit onto drive shaft. Table of shims. Refer to Table of shims for drive pinion and input gear .
Insert axial needle bearing and tighten socket head fastener including dished washer to 250 Nm.

NOTE: Insert axial needle bearing for input shaft before tightening socket head fastener. Installed position. Refer to Removing and installing input gear, Input gear, removing and installing .