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Special Tool Requirements


(Adjusting pinion shaft and hollow shaft)
Adjustment of the pinion shaft is only necessary if the gear set, tapered roller bearing for the pinion shaft, or the transmission housing has been replaced, Refer to List of Adjustments.
Special tools and equipment
- VW296 removal tool
- VW385/1 measuring bar
- VW385/3 centering disc (2x)
- VW385/14 measuring rod
- VW385/17 magnetic plate
- VW385/30 master gauge-adjustable
- VW385/33 end gauge
- VW387 dial indicator holder
- VW401 thrust plate
- VW407 punch
- VW519sleeve
- VW792 installation arbor
- 3062 thrust pad
- 3182 sleeve
- Torque gauge 0 - 600 Nm (53 inch lbs.)
- Dial indicator
- Dial indicator extension 6.5 mm
- Dial indicator extension 30 mm