86 10... Removing Wheel Bearing

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

Remove brake drum, refer to 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 .

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, Lathe-Turned End 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 Special Tool (23 2 150, 33 1 374)

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