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Replacing Wheel Bearing Housing

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  1. Use puller set Nr.87-1 Pos.1  to press the drive shaft out of the wheel hub. → Pressing in drive shaft 
    Fig 1: Pressing In Drive Shaft
    G09807387Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Grease the toothing with a little Optimoly TA aluminum paste and fit the drive shaft into the new wheel bearing housing. When doing this, press the inner joint together fully.
  3. Screw on the axle nut to prevent the shaft from slipping out.
  4. Tighten drive shaft.
    1. 4.1. Tighten the drive shaft, in the 1st step "before installation" to. To do this, place the wheel carrier with the drive shaft and countering tool (shop-made) on the floor (do not damage the brake cover plate) and tighten the drive shaft. A second mechanic is required! → Tightening drive shaft 
    2. 4.2. The second tightening step is performed when the wheel bearing housing is installed!
      Fig 2: Tightening Drive Shaft
      G09807388Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.