Press Off/Press On/Caulk Joint Hub Of Splined Rear Axle Shaft - AR35.30-P-0662-02LW
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Model 205, 253
| Shell halves (2 ea.) for pressing off and caulking the inner constant velocity joint. | WF58.50-P-3530-01A | ||
| Staking tool for securing joint hub on rear halfshaft | WF58.50-P-3530-07P |
Pry off joint hub (37d)
- Press off joint hub (37d) with half shells and drift (37a) from rear axle shaft.
- Check splined profile on joint hub (37d) and rear axle shaft for damage.
The joint hub (37d) can be used again if, on its splined profile (arrow), no more than 3 teeth per caulking have broken out, up to a maximum length of 6 mm.
Press on joint hub (37d)
- Clamp rear axle shaft using protective jaws into vise.
- Press on joint hub (37d) using suitable tool until dimension (b) is reached.
Caulk joint hub (37d)
- Clamp rear axle shaft in vise so that the joint hub (37d) is resting on the half shells and the ball retainer can still be rotated.
- Mount new caulkings (arrow) using caulker in the center between the caukings already there.