Input Shaft, Adjusting
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(Determining input shaft adjustment shim)
Special tools and equipment
- VW 309 Holding plate
- VW 353 Transmission support
- VW 385/17 End measuring plate
- VW 387 Universal dial gauge bracket
- VW 407 Press tool
- VW 433 Press piece
Special tools and equipment
- VW 801 Holding plate
- V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench
- 1 - Kukko 21/7 Internal puller
- 4 - Kukko 22/1 Counter-support
- Transmission housing
- Clutch housing
- Input shaft
- Tapered roller bearings
It is only necessary to readjust the input shaft when the following components are replaced:
or the
Adjustment overview. Refer to Adjustment overview
- Shims of determined thickness are installed for both output shafts.
- Press tapered roller bearing outer race without shim into transmission housing onto stop.
- Install both output shafts and input shaft in clutch housing and assemble transmission housing. Tighten hex bolts head. Refer to Transmission housing and selector mechanism, removing and installing item Transmission housing and selector mechanism, removing and installing
- Mount measuring appliance and dial gauge in clutch housing.
- Install measuring appliance and dial gauge in clutch housing.
- Before taking any measurements, rotate input shaft to allow bearings to settle. Set dial gauge to "O" with 1 mm preload.
NOTE:
This preparation is to be repeated for each subsequent measurement, otherwise the gauge will not return to the starting position.
- Pull input shaft in direction of dial gauge.
- Read and note clearance indicated on dial gauge (Example: 1.63).
- Determine thickness of shim from table. Refer to Table of adjustment shims (Example: 1.55).
- Remove transmission housing and pull tapered roller bearing outer race out of transmission housing.
A - Counter support, e.g. Kukko 22/2
B - Internal puller 46 to 58 mm, e.g. Kukko 21/7
- Press tapered roller bearing outer race together with 1.55 shim into transmission housing.
- Assemble transmission housing. Tighten hex bolts head. Refer to Transmission housing and selector mechanism, removing and installing item Transmission housing and selector mechanism, removing and installing