33 41 151 Replacing wheel bearing on left or right rear axle shaft (on 2-flow exhaust system)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove DRIVE FLANGE OF REAR AXLE SHAFT

Press retaining ring (1) together using pliers and remove.

Installation:

Install retaining ring (1).

Check seating of retaining ring (1), correct if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Ring

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Pull out wheel bearing with special tools 33 3 261, 33 3 263 and 33 3 262.

Fig 2: Pulling Wheel Bearing Using Special Tools

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IMPORTANT: Do not reuse old wheel bearing!
Black-dyed multipole seal (1) must point to center of vehicle!

Fig 3: Identifying Black-Dyed Multipole Seal

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Installation:

Check installation position of wheel bearing (1), correct if necessary.

Draw in wheel bearing (1) with special tools 33 3 261, 33 3 265 and 33 3 264.

Fig 4: Installing Wheel Bearing Using Special Tools 33 3 261, 33 3 265 And 33 3 264

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After installation

Adjust HANDBRAKE