Right Flange Shaft Needle Bearing (Polygon Bearing), Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Press Plate :VW401
Press Plate :VW402
Press Piece - Rod :VW407
Press Piece - Multiple Use :VW412
Bearing Installer - Rear Wheel Bearing Kit :VAS3253
Bearing Installer - Needle Bearing :T10047

CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Ring, Locking - Right Flange Shaft

-- Remove the right flange shaft. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Mount the :T10047 as illustrated.

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The markings "B" on both parts face each other
The depressions -arrows- must be under the bearing.

-- Bolt the parts together all the way.

-- Remove the circlip -A-.

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-- The shaft must be rotated when pressing off -arrow- so that the needle bearing contact surface on the shaft does not get damaged.

-- The shaft must be rotated when pressing on -arrow- so that the needle bearing contact surface on the shaft does not get damaged.

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-- Secure the needle bearing with a new circlip.

-- Install the right flange shaft. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .