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Special Tools And Equipment

VW 402 Thrust plate
VW 407 Press tool
VW 442 Thrust pad
VW 459/1 Installing and removing tool
VW 472/1 Thrust piece
40-105 Thrust plate
VW 421 Tube
VW 432 Press piece
VW 433 Press tool
VW 441 Base plate
VW 456 A Support for gear carrier
VW 457 Support rails
2006 A Thrust ring
2007 Thrust pad
3110 Tube
3296 Tube
VAG 1332 Torque wrench
VAG 1416 Hot air blower

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Disassembly & Assembly Special Tools (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Identifying Differential Disassembly & Assembly Special Tools (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Identifying Differential Disassembly & Assembly Special Tools (3 Of 3)

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