33 41... Detaching Wheel Bearing Inner Race From Drive Flange (Drive Flange Removed)
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Special tools required:
- 33 1 307
- 33 4 400
- 33 4 401
- 33 4 402
- 33 4 403
- 33 4 404
- 33 4 405
- 33 4 406
- 33 4 407
NOTE:
Detach wheel bearing ring with special tool 33 4 400 through groove in wheel bearing inner ring.
Position special tool 33 1 307 on drive flange.
Select one of the following special tools using the wheel bearing inner ring 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
Fig 1: Positioning Special Tool 33 4 401 With Corresponding Insert On Groove Of Wheel Bearing Inner Race
Screw out special tool 33 4 402 until the tapered attachment of the spindle comes into contact with the special tool 33 4 401.
Position special tool 33 4 401 with the corresponding insert on groove of wheel bearing inner ring.
Compress special tool 33 4 401 with wrenches 33 4 403 and33 4 404 until the special tool can still be turned in the groove.
Detach wheel bearing inner ring by turning special tool 33 4 402.