Adjusting reverse gear brake -B1-: VW Passat B5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)

• Special tools named: feeler gauge
• Also covered elsewhere: Assembling planetary gearbox

📋 Procedure

1. Observe general repair instructions .
2. Press piston in direction of arrow to stop.
3. Place straightedge (A) on outer race of freewheel.
4. Measure to inner edge of piston with depth gauge (B).
5. Place straightedge (A) on pressure plate.

6. Compress plate set including pressure plate in direction of arrow and measure thickness of plate set with depth gauge (B).
7. Determine size of shim according to table:
8. Ascertain thickness of shim according to table and determine part No. from parts catalogue.
9. After determining shim for -B1-, check dimensions.
10. Install parts up to freewheel and secure with retaining ring ⇒ Assembling planetary gearbox .
11. Measure play between plates with feeler gauge "“A”".

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