Crankshaft Needle Bearing: Installing

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

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

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

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Installed depth:

Fig 2: Identifying Installation Depth Dimension

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1.5 to 1.8 mm -a-