Adjust Concentricity Of Drive Flange - AR35.30-P-4671-01G

MODEL 461 (except 461.331) 

MODEL 460 

MODEL 463 (except 463.270/271) 

up to model year 2013 

Fig 1: Identifying Retainer Wrench (460 589 01 31 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Puller (460 589 02 33 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Socket Wrench Attachment, Twelve-Point, 32 MM (000 589 10 99 15)

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1. Mark collar nut (2) and flange (1) relative to the pinion shaft.
2. Release and remove collar nut (2).
3. Pull off flange (1)

   Under no circumstances should the flange be removed with the aid of heavy hammer blows.

   Otherwise the bearings may be damaged.

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4. Check flange (1) for damage and score marks.
5. Move flange (1) clockwise and install.

   When offsetting for first time, install flange offset 180° clockwise. When offsetting for second time, install flange offset 90° clockwise. When offsetting for third time, install flange offset 180° clockwise. If the specified total concentricity value of <0.07 mm is not reached, the flange must be replaced.

6. Screw on the old collar nut (2) up to the identification applied previously.