Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 3140

Final drive, adjusting
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Determining shim thickness
The correct shim thickness determined by
deducting the specified bearing preload of 0.18
mm from the figure of 2.50 mm (example)
obtained from the measurement.
Example:
Dished washer thickness (1.50
mm)
+ dial indicator measurement
(example: 1.00 mm)
- Bearing preload
= Thickness of shim
- Determine shim from table and fit onto drive
shaft. Table of shims
- Insert axial needle bearing and tighten socket-
head fastener including dished washer.
Tightening torque: 250 Nm (184 ft lb)
Note:
Insert axial needle bearing for input shaft before
tightening socket-head fastener. Installation
position page 39-8
installing.
2.50 mm
- 0.18
2.32 mm
page 39-46 .
, Input gear, removing and
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