2nd and 4th gear brake -B2-, adjusting: Notes

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Special tools and equipment required

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - 2nd And 4th Gear Brake -B2-, Adjusting

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VW 309 Holding plate
VW 313 Support clamp
VW 353 Transmission support
3459 Adjustment tool

Depth gauge
Straightedge

NOTE: To adjust, install components without shim (item 11 ), without last outer plate (item 10 ) and without spring caps (item 6 ).

Fig 2: View Of 2nd And 4th Gear Brake -B2- Adjustment Components

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1 - Transmission housing

2 - Circlip

For supporting tube

3 - Supporting tube -B2-

Spare part is determined according to transmission code letters
Insert so that notch locates on freewheel wedge

4 - Outer plate -B2-

3 mm thick

5 - Spring cap

Install after installing first outer plate (item 4 )

6 - Spring cap

Do not install when adjusting -B2-
Install before installing last outer plate

7 - Spring

Spare part is determined according to transmission code letters

8 - Inner plate -B2-

Quantity. Refer to Code letters, application, ratios, equipment
Spare part is determined according to transmission code letters

9 - Outer plate -B2-

Always install 2 mm thick outer plates
Quantity. Refer to Code letters, application, ratios, equipment

10 - Outer plate -B2-

3 mm thick
Do not install when adjusting -B2-

11 - Shim

Do not install when adjusting -B2-

12 - Retaining ring

Inserted with smooth side facing last inner plate (item 8 ) when adjusting -B2-.