11 37 006 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Eccentric Shaft (N62 From 9/03): Removal

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Removal of eccentric shaft is described separately from installation.

NOTE: The work steps are only described on one bearing position. The procedure is identical for the other bearing positions.

Carefully tilt bearing shell (1) to one side and simultaneously remove towards top.

Fig 1: Tilting Bearing Shell To One Side And Removing Towards Top

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Lift out eccentric shaft (1).

Fig 2: Lifting Out Eccentric Shaft

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Removal of magnet wheel (if necessary):

NOTE: Carefully clamp eccentric shaft (1) as illustrated with protective jaws (2) in a vice.

Fig 3: Clamping Eccentric Shaft With Protective Jaws In Vice

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IMPORTANT: Danger of mix-up:

It is very easy to mix up left and right or front and rear on the eccentric shaft.

If necessary, mark the side on which the magnet wheel is fitted.

NOTE: Magnet wheel (1) is extremely magnetic.

After removal, place magnet wheel in a plastic bag to protect it against metal chips.

Release screw and remove magnet wheel (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Magnet Wheel (1)

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IMPORTANT: Needle bearings (1) break off very easily when removed and installed.

Carefully press needle bearings (1) apart at split position only to such an extent that they can be removed from eccentric shaft.

Fig 5: Identifying Needle Bearings (1)

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NOTE: If the needle-roller bearings are replaced, the bearing shells must be replaced as well.

Carefully press bearing shell (1) to one side and simultaneously remove towards top.

Fig 6: Pressing Bearing Shell To One Side And Removing Towards Top

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