Wheel bearing/wheel hub on vehicles with drum brakes, removing and installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Pushing The Adjuster Upward Using A Screwdriver Through The Opening In The Brake Drum

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Reset brake
To do this use a screwdriver through the opening in the brake drum and push the adjuster upward.
Remove phillips screw for brake drum and take out brake drum.

Fig 2: Loosening Dust Cap From Its Seat By Tapping Lightly On The Claws Of The Grease Cap Puller VW 637/2

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Loosen dust cap from its seat by tapping lightly on the claws of the Grease Cap Puller VW 637/2.

Fig 3: Pulling Off Dust Cap

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Fig 4: Pulling Off Wheel Bearing/Wheel Hub Unit From Stub Axle

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A - Puller with leg clamp, e.g. Kukko 20/2

Fig 5: Pulling Off Bearing Inner Race From Stub Axle

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Only use puller - A - with leg clamp e.g. Kukko 204-2 (commercial type).