33 41 ... Detaching Wheel Bearing Inner Race From Drive Flange (Drive Flange Removed)

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Special tools required:

NOTE:

Detach wheel bearing inner race with special tool 33 4 400 through groove in wheel bearing inner race.

Position special tool 33 1 307 on drive flange.

Select one of the following special tools using the wheel bearing inner race and insert into special tool 33 4 401.

33 4 405 for dia. 45 - 51 mm

33 4 406 for dia. 50 - 55 mm

33 4 407 for dia. 55 - 61 mm

Screw in special tool 33 4 402 until tapered attachment of spindle comes into contact with special tool 33 4 401.

Position special tool 33 4 401 with corresponding insert on groove of wheel bearing inner race.

Fig 1: Positioning Special Tool 33 4 401 With Corresponding Insert On Groove Of Wheel Bearing Inner Race

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Compress special tool 33 4 401 with wrenches 33 4 403 and 33 4 404 until special tool can still just be turned in groove.

Detach wheel bearing inner race by turning special tool 33 4 402.

Fig 2: Compressing Special Tool 33 4 401 With Wrenches 33 4 403 And 33 4 404 Until Special Tool Can Still Just Be Turned In Groove

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