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Note:  
    
Secure special tools VW 521/4 and VW 521/8 on right of differential 
(transmission side) to lift differential. If the measurement has to be repeated, the differential must again be 
turned 5 turns in each direction to settle the tapered roller bearing. 
Formula:  
"Stotal
"  
=  
"S2*" + measurement + bearing preload  
Example:  
  
   Inserted shim(s) "S2*"   1.20 mm  
+   Measured value   0.62 mm  
+   Bearing preload (constant)   0.25 mm  
=  
  Total shim thickness "S
total
"  
for "S1" + "S2"    
2.07 mm  
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Measuring backlash  
      (Position of ring gear in transmission housing)  
     
Drive pinion with shims "S3" and "S4" 
installed 
     
- Install differential.
     
-  Turn differential 5 turns in each direction to 
settle tapered roller bearings. 
    
-  Secure dial gauge retainer VW 387 onto housing.
-  Insert adjustment device VW 521/4 and VW 521/8 for ring gear. 
-  Fit dial gauge with dial gauge extension VW 382/10 (6 mm flat). 
-  Set measuring lever VW 388 to dimension a = 79 mm. 
-  Determine play between the teeth flanks as follows:
  -  Turn ring gear until it makes contact with a tooth flank (end of 
backlash travel). 
  -  Set dial gauge to "0" with 2 mm preload.
  -  Turn ring gear back until lying against an opposite tooth flank 
(backlash). 
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