Installing race/grooved ball bearing and checking play - AR27.30-P-0700-01A
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- Using a suitable alignment tool, press race/grooved ball bearing (67) into the rear transmission cover
- Insert locking ring (68).
Ensure that the locking ring (68) seats correctly in the groove.
- Using a feeler gauge, check whether there is play between the locking ring (68) and race/grooved ball bearing
There must not be any play between the locking ring (68) and race/deep-groove ball bearing (67).
If the locking ring cannot be installed, a thinner locking ring must be used. If there is play between the locking ring and race/deep-groove ball bearing, a thicker locking ring must be installed. Locking rings (68) are available as a replacement part in thicknesses of 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 mm.