11 37 008 Removing and installing/replacing right eccentric shaft (N62 to 9/03): Removal

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Removal of eccentric shaft is described separately from installation.

NOTE: The work steps are only described on one bearing position. The procedure is identical for the other bearing positions.

Carefully tilt bearing shell (1) to one side and simultaneously remove towards top.

Fig 1: Removing Bearing Shells

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Lift out eccentric shaft (2).

Fig 2: Lifting Out Eccentric Shaft

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Removal of magnet wheel (if necessary):

NOTE: Roller (1) must not rest against vise.
Clamp eccentric shaft (2) with front jaws on dihedral in a vise.

Fig 3: Clamping Eccentric Shaft In Vice

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IMPORTANT: Danger of mix-up:

It is very easy to mix up left and right or front and rear on the eccentric shaft.

If necessary, mark the side on which the magnet wheel is fitted.

NOTE: Magnet wheel (1) is extremely magnetic.
After removal, place magnet wheel in a plastic bag to protect it against metal chips.

Release screw and remove magnet wheel (1).

Fig 4: Removing Magnet Wheel

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Removal of lever (1) with roller (if necessary):

IMPORTANT: Levers with rollers of cylinders 1 to 4 and 5 to 8 are different and must not be mixed up.

Grip lever (1) with roller at dihedral.

Fig 5: Removing Lever

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Release screw (2) and remove lever (1) with roller from eccentric shaft.

IMPORTANT: Needle bearings (1) break off very easily when removed and installed.

Carefully press needle bearings (1) apart at split position only to such an extent that they can be removed from eccentric shaft.

Fig 6: Removing Needle Bearings

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NOTE: If the needle-roller bearings are replaced, the bearing shells must be replaced as well.

Carefully press bearing shell (1) to one side and simultaneously remove towards top.

Fig 7: Removing Bearing Shell

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