Pilot Bearing: Service and Repair

Needle Bearing on Dual Mass Flywheel

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Centering mandrel (3176)

• Bearing driver (3264)

• Depth gauge (VAS 6082)

• 1 - Internal puller (Kukko 21/2)

• 4 - Counter-support (Kukko 22/1)

Procedure

• Transmission removed.

- Remove clutch pressure plate.

- Measure depth - dimension x - that the needle bearing is driven into the dual-mass flywheel and note this for later re-installation.





- Pull out needle bearing using internal puller ( Kukko 21/2) and counter-support (Kukko 22/1).





• The plastic ring in the dual-mass flywheel is affected by impacts. If plastic ring is damaged, the dual-mass flywheel must be replaced.

- Drive needle bearing into dual-mass flywheel using bearing driver (3264).





- Using backside of the centering mandrel (3176 ), press needle bearing further in until the previously measured depth is achieved.





- Afterwards, verify the depth dimension - x - that the needle bearing is driven into the dual-mass flywheel.





- Install clutch pressure plate.