Front Suspension

Intermediate Shaft

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Thrust plate (VW 401)

• Thrust plate (VW 402)

• Thrust piece (T10032)

• Thrust piece (3118)

• Kukko separating tool (15-2)

Pressing Off Bearing






- Press the bearing off from the intermediate shaft as shown in the illustration.

The jaws of the (15-2) must face toward the shaft.

1 - Intermediate Shaft with Bearing

2 - (VW 402)

3 - (VW 401)

4 - (15-2)

• Hold the shaft tight.

Pressing On Bearing






- Press the bearing onto the intermediate shaft up to the stop as shown in the illustration.

1. (T10032)

2. Intermediate shaft

3. Rubber mount

4. (3118)

5. (VW 401)

6. (15-2)

7. (VW 402)


The recess - arrow - of the (3118) must face toward the bearing.