Checking Measurement

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-- Install the measuring device and the dial gauge.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools VW387, VW353 & VW385-17

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-- Turn the input shaft so that the tapered roller bearings settle.

-- Press the input shaft in the -direction of the arrow-.

-- Bearing play should be between 0.01 and 0.09 mm.

NOTE:

The adjustment is OK if it is not possible to measure the bearing play and yet the input shaft still have a noticeable play and it easy to turn.