Drive Axle, Pressing Out Of Wheel Bearing
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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 Drive Shaft Remover:T10520 .
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Procedure
-- Check if the thrust piece -1- is inserted in the Drive Shaft Remover: T10520
-- To press out the drive axle -3-, secure the Drive Shaft Remover:T10520 -1- on the wheel hub with three wheel bolts -2-.
-- Follow the specified sequence exactly.
I - Tighten the knurled nut -1- hand-tight.
II - Only turn the bolt -2- using a wrench to remove the drive axle
- When pressing out or resetting the drive axle, the spindle must be turned back in the starting position so the hydraulic function can be used.