Flange Shaft Ball Bearing, Replacing: Removing
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-- Remove front axle differential lock. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK .
-- Secure the front axle differential lock to the engine and transmission holder. Refer to BEVEL BOX OR FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK, SECURING TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .
-- Remove the flange shaft. Refer to Figure.
-- Pry the seal out of the flange shaft with a lever.
-- Remove the circlip in front of the ball bearing. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK COMPONENTS .
-- Remove the flange shaft ball bearing.
A -Internal Extractor, for example Puller - Kukko Internal - 28-37mm:VAS251611
B -Adapter from Slide Hammer:VW771