86 10 ... Removing Wheel Bearing

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The angular-contact ball bearings do not require maintenance and have lifetime lubrication. The bearings cannot be readjusted.

Remove brake drum, refer to 86 10 ... REMOVING BRAKE SHOES.

Lever out both snap rings (1).

Installation:

Replace expanded or damaged snap rings (1). Ensure correct seating.

Fig 1: Identifying Snap Rings

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Press out wheel bearing with special tool 24 1 010. See 24 1 010 INSTALLATION SLEEVE

CAUTION: Do not reuse old wheel bearing.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Bearing With Special Tool (24 1 010)

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Place new wheel bearing (1) with lathe-turned end (2) in center of bore in brake drum (3).

Installation:

Before pressing in new wheel bearing, check bearing seat for possible damage.

Make sure wheel bearing is not tilted when pressed in.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Bearing, Lathe-Turned End & Center Of Bore In Brake Drum

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Press in new wheel bearing (1) with special tool 23 2 150 and 33 1 374. See 23 2 150 PRESSURE SLEEVE .

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Bearing With Special Tool (23 2 150 & 33 1 374)

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