Crankshaft Needle Bearing, Replacing: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

KUKKO 21/2 and KUKKO 22/1
Centering Mandrel 3176
Drift VW 207 C

NOTE:

Only vehicles with a DSG transmission

Always replace the needle bearing -arrow- if the engine or the transmission is being removed.

Fig 1: Crankshafts With Smaller Diameter Or Needle Bearing

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