Bonded Rubber Bushing, Removing And Installing, Final Drive 0BS, 0CR And 0AY: Removing

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Removing the >>upper<< bearing.

-- Wear safety gloves.

To position the support:

-- Break two pieces -arrows- out of the bearing collar.

Fig 1: Breaking Two Pieces Out Of Bearing Collar & Removing Metal Core

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-- Remove the metal core -1-.

-- Remove the bonded rubber bushing -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bonded Rubber Bushing, Removal

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A - Counter Support (Kukko 22/2):VAS 251 623

B - Internal Puller (Kukko 21-7):VAS 251 615

Driving out the "lower" bonded rubber bushing.

-- Remove the bonded rubber bushing -1- with a Bearing Installer - Multiple Use:3348 and plastic mallet.

Fig 3: Identifying Bonded Rubber Bushing

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