Crankshaft Needle Bearings

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Only for vehicles equipped with a DSG transmission

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Drift VW 207 C
Or centering mandrel 3176
Puller T10055 with adapter T10055/3
1 internal puller Kukko 21/2

NOTE:

On vehicles with DSG transmission, the needle bearing must be installed at rear in crankshaft.

Removing

-- Pull out needle bearing using internal puller Kukko 21/2 -arrow-, adapter T10055/3 and Puller T10055.

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

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Installing

NOTE:

Side of needle bearing with writing on it must be readable when installed.

-- Drive in using drift VW 207 C or centering mandrel 3176.

Fig 2: Identifying Needle Bearing Driven In Using Drift VW 207 C

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Installation depth dimension -a- = 2 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Installation Depth Dimension

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