Dismantling and assembling input shaft - gearboxes from approx. 04.2003 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk1 (8N)

• Special tools named: puller, feeler gauge

📋 Procedure

1. First remove circlip.
2. Before applying puller, place press toolVW 431 and thrust plate40-105 on input shaft.
3. Apply splitter (B) at circular slot for circlip in bearing.
4. Determine thickness of required circlip and install circlip.
5. Install a 1.86 mm thick circlip (A) in slot on input shaft and press circlip upwards.

6. Measure clearance between grooved ball bearing (B) and fitted circlip (A) using feeler gauge (C).
7. Remove circlip fitted for measurement.
8. Determine thickness of circlip according to following table.
9. When pulling out, compress circlip (arrow) for roller bearing using pliers (C).
10. When pressing in, compress circlip (arrow) for roller bearing using pliers (A).
11. Remove pliers before roller bearing seats in its final position.

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