Crankshaft Needle Bearings

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Puller T10055 with adapter T10055/3
Centering mandrel 3176 or Drift VW 207C
Kukko puller (12-14.5 mm)21/2

Removing

-- Remove using a standard puller, for example, 21/2 -arrow-, T10055/3 and T10055.

Fig 1: Identifying Standard Extractor E.G. Kukko 21/2, Adapter T10055/3 And Puller T10055

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Installing

NOTE:

The side of the needle bearing with the writing on it must be readable when installed.

-- Drive in using the VW 207C or the 3176.

Fig 2: Driving In Needle Bearing Using Drift VW 207 C

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Installation depth dimension -a- = 1.5 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Installation Depth Dimension

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