Replacing Rear-Axle Bearing (Front)

Information 

The following tools are required for replacing the front hearing:

1. > T10205A - Attachments 
2. > T40328 - Assembly fixture 
3. > VAS 6178 - Hydraulic cylinder 
4. > VAS 6179 - Foot Pump 
5. Optional: > VAS 6179/1 - Pressure Gauge with Connection Line 

1. Mark installation position of the rear-axle bearing (front) with respect to the rear axle housing. > Installation position of rear-axle bearing (front) 

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   Installation position of rear-axle bearing (front)

2. Lever off twist lock -1-  using a screwdriver. Repeat the process for the new bearing.
3. Prise plastic insert -2-  off the rear-axle bearing (front). Repeat the process for the new bearing.

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   Twist lock and plastic insert

4. Press out rear-axle bearing (front).

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   Rear-axle bearing (front)

   1	Spindle from > T10205A - attachments
   2	> VAS 6178 - Hydraulic cylinder
   3	Support ring T40328/3
   4	Pipe T40328/1
   5	Support ring T40328/7  (The conical side must be facing upwards and the bars must engage in the cut-outs on the rear-axle bearing (front))
   6	Pressure piece T40328/10  (The cut-out is facing the rear-axle bearing (front))
   7	Nuts from > T10205A - attachments

5. Align rear-axle bearing (front) with the previously applied markings. Lug -1-  must be facing right in direction of travel on both sides of the vehicle.

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   Installation position of rear-axle bearing (front)

   Information 

   Press the front bearing in as far as required until there is no gap between the rubber -1-  and the contact surface of the rear axle housing.

   Overpressing the bearing can damage the rubber. The bearing must be replaced in this case.

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   Press-in instructions

6. Press in rear-axle bearing (front).

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   Rear-axle bearing (front)

   1	Spindle from > T10205A - attachments
   2	> VAS 6178 - Hydraulic cylinder
   3	Support ring T40328/3
   4	Pressure piece T40328/8  (The bars must engage in the cut-outs on the rear-axle bearing (front))
   5	Rear-axle bearing (front)
   6	Pressure piece T40328/9
   7	Nuts from > T10205A - attachments

7. Fit plastic insert -2-  on the rear-axle bearing (front).
8. Fit twist lock -1-  on the new rear-axle bearing (front).

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   Twist lock and plastic insert