Reverse Shaft

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Thrust Tube VW454
Thrust Pad VW447 H
Punch VW411
Centering Mandrel 12-551
Press Plate VW401
Punch VW408 A
Kukko Extractor 14.5-18.5 mm Kukko 21/2
Kukko Support 22/1

Fig 1: Identifying Needle Bearing And Clutch Housing

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A -

Counter support, for example, Kukko support22/1

B -

Internal puller 14.5 to 18.5 mm, for example, Kukko extractor 14.5-18.5 mm21/2

NOTE:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Needle Bearing In Clutch Housing

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Fig 3: Identifying Needle Bearing And Reverse Shaft Support

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Fig 4: Identifying Needle Bearing In Reverse Shaft Support

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