Drive Axle, Pressing Out Of Wheel Bearing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

NOTE:

If the drive axle cannot be pulled out of the wheel bearing, then the drive axle can be pushed out of the wheel bearing using the : T10520 .

Procedure

Fig 1: Locating Thrust Piece

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-- Check if the thrust piece -1- is inserted in the : T10520 .

-- To press out the drive axle -3-, secure the : T10520 -1- on the wheel hub with three wheel bolts -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Remover T10520

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-- Follow the specified sequence exactly.

Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence

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I - Tighten the knurled nut -1- hand-tight.

II - Only turn the bolt -2- using a wrench to remove the drive axle

NOTE:

When pressing out or setting back the drive axle, the spindle must be turned back in the starting position so the hydraulic function can be used.