Pressing Out And Drawing In Rear Axle Shaft At Rear Axle Shaft Flange - AR35.30-P-0115-03OLC

Model 213, 238 

Fig 1: Identifying Bracket (210 589 01 40 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (210 589 03 43 00)

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Press out 

1. Attach extraction and insertion tool to rear axle shaft flange.
2. Screw on nut onto threaded pin.
3. Screw in threaded pin into threaded rod of extraction and insertion tool and tighten.
4. Push out rear axle shaft (37) using extraction and insertion tool and then remove.

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   Inserting 

   On rear axle shaft (37) that is glued in, clean the splined profile of rear axle shaft (37) and of rear axle shaft flange mechanically before installation.

   In the event of sluggishness, is thread M8 should be cut into the rear axle shaft (37), to then draw this in using the extraction and insertion tool.

5. Screw on bracket (039) onto shaft journal of rear axle shaft (37) and clamp into vise.
6. Insert 4 mm dia. drill bush (removable) (039a) and lock with screw/bolt (039c).

   Shown: Rear axle shaft with M24 X 1.5 thread 

   Fig 3: Rear Axle Shaft At Flange Components Location - Model 213 (Shown On Rear Axle Shaft With M24 X 1.5 Thread)

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   Shown: Rear axle shaft with M24X 1.5 thread 

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7. Drill core hole bore to a depth of approx. 20 mm using a drill bit (4 mm dia.) (dimension a), while at the same time cooling and lubricating the drill bit.
8. Remove 4 mm dia. drill bush (removable) (039a) with screw/bolt (039c).
9. Drill core hole bore to a depth of approx. 20 mm using a drill bit (6.8 mm dia.) (dimension a), while at the same time cooling and lubricating the drill bit.
10. Pre-cut thread M8 using a thread tap of stage 1 and 2.

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11. Unscrew bracket (039) from rear axle shaft (37) and clamp in rear axle shaft (37) into vise.
12. Finish cutting thread M8 with thread tap of stage 3.
13. Draw the rear axle shaft (37) using extraction and insertion tool into the rear axle shaft flange.
14. Detach extraction and insertion tool from rear axle shaft flange.

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