Crankshaft Needle Bearing, Replacing: Installing

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-- Install the needle bearing using either the Drift VW 207 C or the Centering Mandrel 3176.

Fig 1: Driving In Needle Bearing Using Drift VW 207 C

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-- Carefully install the needle bearing.

-- Measure the drive-in depth constantly while installing.

Replace bearings that have been installed too deep.

Installation depth: -a- = 1.5 to 1.8 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Installation Depth Dimension
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