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: Pressing Wheel Bearing Using 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 Brake Drum, Wheel Bearing With Lathe-Turned End

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

Fig 4: Pressing Wheel Bearing Using Special Tool (23 2 150) And (33 1 374)

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