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3005 thrust pad
 3062 thrust pad
 3138 drift
 3253 wheel bearing assembly set with 3253/3 
and 3253/4 
 3304 retainer
 Engine/transmission jack VAG1383A 
engine/gearbox jack 
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Fig. 1  Tools for removing and installing drive pinion nut
A - 32 mm wrench socket 
    
Fig. 2  Removing drive pinion nut
-  Install 3304 retainer using two hex bolts M8 x 30.
-  When nut is removed, final drive must be supported (e.g. using 
VAG1359/2 universal mount together with VAG1383A transmission 
hoist). 
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Note:  
If the specified friction torque is surpassed, replace spacer sleeve and 
repeat adjustment! Any spacer sleeve that has been pressed together too 
far one time must be replaced.  Fig. 11  Tightening drive pinion nut and adjusting friction torque
-  Install 3304 retainer using two hex bolts M8 x 30.
-  When tightening nut, support final drive (e.g. using VAG1359/2 
universal mount with VAG1383A transmission hoist). 
-  Always replace drive pinion nut.
-  Tighten nut for drive pinion until no more drive pinion backlash is 
present. 
-  Tighten further until specified friction torque is attained; while tightening 
measure friction torque multiple times   Fig. 12
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