1122513 Replacing roller bearing for dual-mass flywheel (N63): Notes

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NOTE: FLYWHEEL removed!

Using hydraulic press (1) and special tool 21 2 051, press roller bearing out of dual-mass flywheel downwards on engine side.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage:
Roller bearing must not be driven out.

Fig 1: Pressing Roller Bearing Out Of Dual-Mass Flywheel Downwards On Engine Side

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Push roller bearing (2) onto special tool 21 2 052.

Using hydraulic press (1), press roller bearing into dual-mass flywheel as far as it will go on clutch side.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage:
Observe press-in instruction:

Roller bearing must not be driven in.
Roller bearing mounting force/travel monitored:
Min. 2000 N 1 mm before end of pressing in.

Max. 15, 000 N during entire press-in procedure.

Fig 2: Pressing Roller Bearing Into Dual-Mass Flywheel
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