Bearing Preload

Remove bearing outer race from bearing cover.
Install bearing cover with SST (0K201 190 017) or equivalent.
Align bearing cover with guide bolts as shown, and press it in. Torque bearing cover bolts.
Tightening torque: 96-120 lb.in (10.8-13.7 N.m, 110-140 kg.cm)

Fig 1: Removing Bearing Outer Race From Bearing Cover
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Remove bearing outer race and adjustment shims from bearing housing using a pin punch and hammer.

Fig 2: Removing Bearing Outer Race
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Install bearing outer race to bearing housing.
NOTE: Do not install adjustment shims.

Fig 3: Installing Bearing Outer Race To Bearing Housing
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NOTE: Eliminate gap (arrow) by turning A or B of selector.
Set SST (0K201 175 A01/K94A-4200-T1) onto converter housing.
Install outer race removed in step 1 to SST (0K201 175 A01/K94A-4200-T1).

Fig 4: Installing Outer Race
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Set output gear assembly onto SST (0K130 191 A03/K94A-4200-T1)..
Set four SST (0K130 191 A03) on converter housing in positions shown.

Fig 5: Setting Service Tool On Converter Housing
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Set bearing housing on output gear assembly and install four SST (0K130 175 A04); then tighten them to specified torque.
1. Tightening torque: 14-18 lb.ft (19-25 N.m, 1.9-2.6 kg.m)
Fig 6: Setting Bearing Housing On Output Gear Assembly
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To seat bearing, turn SST (0K201 175 A01/212249) to increase clearance indicated by arrow with SST (0K130 175 A03/212249) until SST (0K130 175 A03/212249) no longer turns.
Turn selector in opposite direction until gap is reduced.

Fig 7: Adjusting Service Tool
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Mount SST (0K130 322 020/K94A-4200-T1) and torque meter on output gear.
Adjust clearance of SST (0K130 175 A03) to obtain specified preload.
1. Preload: 0.27-7.8 lb.in (0.03-0.8 N.m, 0.3-9.0 kg.cm)
Fig 8: Adjusting Bearing Preload
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NOTE: Read preload when output gear is rotating.

Fig 9: Measuring Bearing Preload
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NOTE:
- Measure clearance around entire circumference and select shims equivalent to maximum clearance.
- The maximum allowable number of shims is 7.
Measure clearance. Select adjustment shim (s) equivalent to measured clearance.

Fig 10: Measuring Clearance
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Fig 11: Clearance Chart (Shim Selection)
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Remove bearing housing SST (0K201 175 AAO/212249).
Remove bearing outer race from bearing housing, refer to Bearing and race locations.

Fig 12: Installing Adjustment Shims
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Install required shim (s).
Press bearing race into bearing housing with SST (or equivalent).
Press bearing outer race into bearing cover.

Fig 13: Pressing Bearing Outer Race Into Bearing Cover
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Install output gear assembly and bearing housing.
Tightening torque: 14-18 lb.ft (19-25 N.m, 1.9-2.6 kg.m)

NOTE: Do not install idler gear at this time.

Fig 14: Installing Output Gear Assembly And Bearing Housing
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Using SST (0K130 191 A04/K94A4200-T2) and a torque meter, verify that preload reading is within specification.
1. Preload: 0.27-7.8 lb.in (0.03-0.8 N.m, 0.3-9.0 kg.cm)
Remove bearing housing and output gear assembly.

Fig 15: Verifying Bearing Preload
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