General Repair Information: Bearings

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Insert all bearings using transmission fluid.
Heat the tapered roller bearing inner races to approximately 100°C (212°F) using the inductive heat unit VAS 6414 before installing. Press on until seated when installing, so there is no axial clearance.
Do not interchange inner and outer bearing races with those from other bearings of the same size, bearings are paired.
Replace all the tapered roller bearings that are on the same shaft. Use tapered roller bearings from the same manufacturer.
Set the needle bearings, ball sleeves and roller sleeves with the inscribed side (greater thickness) facing toward the drift.