Reverse Shaft

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Thrust Tube VW 454
Thrust Pad VW 447 h
Punch VW 411
Centering Mandrel 12-551
Thrust Plate VW 401
Punch VW 408 A
Kukko Extractor 14.5-18.5 mm 21/2
Kukko Support 22/1

Fig 1: Pulling Needle Bearing Out Of Clutch Housing

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A -

Counter support, for example, Kukko support 22/1

B -

Internal puller 14.5 to 18.5 mm, for example, Kukko extractor 14.5-18.5 mm 21/2

NOTE:

The needle sleeve will get damaged when it is removed and must be replaced.

Installing the Needle Sleeve -A- into the Clutch Housing

Fig 2: Pressing Needle Bearing Into Clutch Housing

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Removing the Needle Sleeve from the Reverse Gear Shaft Support

Fig 3: Pressing Needle Bearing Out Of Reverse Shaft Support

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Installing the Needle Sleeve into the Reverse Gear Shaft Support

Fig 4: Pressing Needle Bearing Into Reverse Shaft Support

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