Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 3136

Final drive, adjusting
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Determining shim thickness
The specified bearing preload is achieved if the
reading (example: 0.93 mm), the specified
bearing preload (0.12 mm) and the amount
allowed for compression (0.10mm) are deducted
from the 2 x 1.5 mm thick shims.
Example:
Shims installed (2 x 1.5 mm)
- Dial indicator reading
- Preload
- Amount for compression
= Thickness of shim
- Remove output gear. Determine correct shim
size from table,
on drive pinion.
- Re-install output gear, tighten hex nut, and
secure with drift.
Tightening torque: 250 Nm (184 ft lb)
3.00 mm
- 0.93 mm
- 0.12 mm
- 0.10 mm
1.85 mm
page 39-46 , and install shim
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