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: Removing Snap Rings

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Press out wheel bearing with special tool 24 1 010.

CAUTION: Do not reuse old wheel bearing.

Fig 2: Identifying 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 And Brake Drum

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

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Bearing And Special Tool 23 2 150

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