Renewing needle bearing (polygon bearing) on stub shaft of bevel box (bevel box removed) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

📋 Procedure

1. Detach circlip (1) from stub shaft (2).
2. Carefully knock out stub shaft (2) in direction of arrow using a plastic hammer.
3. Assemble assembly tool T10047, as shown in illustration.
4. Screw parts together as far as stop.
5. Remove circlip (A).

6. Rotate shaft when pressing off (arrow) to prevent contact surface of needle bearings on shaft from being damaged.
7. Assemble assembly tool T10047, as shown in illustration.
8. Rotate shaft when pressing on (arrow) to prevent contact surface of needle bearings on shaft from being damaged.
9. Secure needle bearings in position with new circlip.
10. Carefully drive stub shaft into bevel box as far as stop using plastic hammer.
11. Fit new circlip (1) on stub shaft.

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