Removing the Needle Bearing

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Fig 1: Identifying Internal Puller

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-- Remove the needle bearing -1- from the crankshaft -2- using a standard internal puller such as the Puller - Kukko Internal - 14-19 mm 21/2 and counter support Puller - Kukko Counterstay 22/1.

-- The internal puller must be positioned behind the needle ring -arrow-.