Knocking radial seal ring out of bearing cover - AR35.31-P-0550-40D
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Knock radial seal ring (32 or 32a, 70j) out of the side of the bearing covers (27b or 27c, 27d) using a punch. To do this, mount bearing cover on removal and installation tool (030a) part 01.