Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Intermediate Shaft
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Thrust Plate VW 401
- Thrust Plate VW 402
- Thrust Piece T10032
- Press Support 3118
- Kukko Separating Tool 15-2
Pressing off bearing
-- Press the bearing off from the intermediate shaft as shown in the illustration.
The jaws of the Kukko separating tool 15-2 must face toward the shaft.
- Intermediate shaft with bearing
- Thrust plate VW 402
- Thrust plate VW 401
- Kukko separating tool 15-2
When pressing out, hold the shaft tightly.
Pressing on Bearing
-- Press the bearing onto the intermediate shaft up to the stop as shown in the illustration.
- Press piece T10032
- Intermediate shaft
- Rubber mount
- Press piece 3118
- Thrust plate VW 401
- Kukko separating tool 15-2
- Thrust plate VW 402
The recess -arrow- of the 3118 must face toward the bearing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.