Wheel Bearing, Handling

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Fig 1: Always Set Wheel Bearing Down On Wheel Hub -2- (Wheel Bearing -1- Facing Up)

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of contaminating and damaging the seal.

SUBFRAME, LOWERING THE WHEEL BEARING -1- MUST ALWAYS FACE UP IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE WHEEL BEARING UNIT.
Always set the wheel bearing unit down on the wheel hub -2-.

Never reach inside when lifting the wheel bearing.

Fig 2: Correct & Incorrect Holding Of Wheel Bearing
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Hold the wheel bearing only on the outside.