Installing the flange on the pinion

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Fig 1: Installing Flange On Pinion

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Install the flange as marked, see Removing the nuts for the bevel gear flange .

If necessary, use press tool 9995504 .

Installing a new nut for the flange

Install a new lubricated nut .

NOTE:

There must be no axial play.

Tighten to 180-200 Nm . Use counterhold 9995652 with adapter 9995759 .

NOTE:

Do not exceed a tightening torque of 200Nm. The forces on the pinion bearing may become too great, causing it to seize.