Replacing Bearings For Carrier, Rear FA

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If a suspension sub-frame bearing is replaced, the other bearings must also be checked for cracks or other signs of damage.

1. Engage the spindle at the eyelet on the engine transverse bar at the side where you want to replace the bearing. Guide the spindle through the lower trailing arm and tighten the spindle slightly so that the spindle is slightly tensioned.
2. Loosen the suspension sub-frame bearings on both sides. Loosen the spindle carefully until there is sufficient clearance for using the press-out tool.
3. Press out suspension sub-frame bearing.
   Fig 1: Identifying Tools

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4. Attach the tools as shown in the illustration and press out the bearing.
   Fig 2: Pressing Out Front-Axle Bearing At Rear

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   When replacing bearings, please make sure that one arrow is pointing in the direction of travel while the other arrow is pointing away from the direction of travel.

   Fit suspension sub-frame bearing and pay attention to installation position.

   Fig 3: Locating Markings On Suspension Sub-Frame Bearing

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5. Press in suspension sub-frame bearing. To avoid damaging the bearing, the maximum → Pressure: 10 kN+/-5 Sekunde  must not be exceeded at the stop (10 KN = 350 bar). This conversion applies only to the hydraulic cylinder VAS 6178. The conversion depends on the diameter of the cylinder in question.
   Fig 4: Identifying Tools

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6. Connect the tools together as shown in the illustration.
   Fig 5: Pressing In Front-Axle Bearings At Rear

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   Observe correct tightening torques.

7. Carefully lift the suspension sub-frame until the installation position is reached. Fit threaded joint on suspension sub-frame bearing.
8. Remove the spindle.