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33 41... Detaching wheel bearing inner ring from drive flange (drive flange removed)

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Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT:
  • Special tool 33 4 409 must not be removed!

Insert special tool 33 4 408 into special tool 33 4 401 .

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (33 4 408) Into Special Tool (33 4 401)
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Position special tool 33 4 401 in conjunction with 33 4 408 on drive flange.

Fig 2: Positioning Special Tool (33 4 401) In Conjunction With (33 4 408) On Drive Flange
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Tension special tool 33 4 401 with spanners 33 4 403 and 33 4 404 together until special tool is resting against wheel bearing inner ring.

Use hydraulic unit and adapter kits:

Fig 3: Tensioning Special Tool (33 4 401) With Spanners (33 4 403) And (33 4 404) Together
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The following tools are required for detachment, see Fig 4 for arrangement:

Detach wheel bearing inner ring from drive flange.

Fig 4: Detaching Wheel Bearing Inner Ring From Drive Flange
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