Removing Closure Caps At Flywheel Side Of Cylinder Head 4 - 6

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Remove rear wheels. To do this, use the socket wrench insert P 300 to avoid damaging the wheel.
Detach cable between engine and rear-axle carrier at the rear-axle support. When loosening, hold with a second wrench (a/f 13).

Fig 1: Detaching Cable Between Engine And Rear-Axle Carrier At The Rear-Axle Support
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Unscrew four fastening screws on both sides of the rear-axle support (a/f 15).

Fig 2: Locating Fastening Screws On Both Sides Of The Rear-Axle Support
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A shop-made tool is required in order to pull off the cap.
Making the tool:
- Weld a 6.3 x 14 sheetmetal screw with hexagon head onto a 1000 mm long iron rod, e.g. 8 mm round steel bar. See Fig 3.
Fig 3: Identifying Steel Bar Tool With Sheetmetal Screw
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Shift the loosened rear-axle support accordingly until the closure cap becomes accessible.
Turn puller into Centre of the closure cap and pull off the cap.