Removing and installing intermediate bearing — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

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• Position separator Kukko 15-1 (A) close on shaft so that all of the intermediate bearing (B) is grasped.

📋 Procedure

1. Removing centre and rear propshaft tubes
2. Remove constant velocity joint with protective boot .
3. Separate bearing retainer (A) using a knife
4. Remove retaining ring (arrow B) from intermediate bearing using pliersVW 161 A.
5. Position component and tools as illustrated.

6. Fit Kukko 15-1 separator (A) with flat side facing intermediate bearing (B). [Note: Position separator Kukko 15-1 (A) close on shaft so that all of the intermediate bearing (B) is grasped.]
7. Pulling off intermediate bearing (B)
8. Position new intermediate bearing on propshaft so that closed side (arrow A) faces forwards.
9. Drive in intermediate bearing to stop without canting using drift sleeveVW 244b.
10. Insert new retaining ring (arrow B) in intermediate bearing (arrow A).
11. Install constant velocity joint with protective boot .
12. Installing centre and rear propshaft tubes .

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