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Fig. 12 Pressing Off Synchronizer Hub For 3RD and 4TH Gears



Special tools and equipment

- VW401 thrust plate and VW402 thrust plate
- VW408a
- 40-105 thrust piece
- Kukko 17/2 separating tool

Pressing off synchronizer hub for 3rd and 4th gears






- Remove circlip before pressing off.
- Press 3rd gear synchronizer ring (arrow) toward 3rd gear, and install separating device -A-.
- -A- Separating device 22-115 mm, e.g. Kukko 17/2 separating tool