- knock the wheel drive shaft out of the flange;
- remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hose;
- remove the brake disc;
- unscrew the nut securing the wheel drive shaft flange;
- press the flange.
Press out the outer bearing and seals.
Remove the spacer sleeve and adjusting ring.
Press the inner bearing out of the hub.
Check the condition of the bearing surfaces.
Press the new outer bearing in until it stops (see picture).
Measure the distance "X" and the length "A" of the spacer sleeve (see picture).
Determine the thickness "E" of the adjusting ring to maintain axial clearance in the bearings using the formula A-X.
Install the selected adjusting ring, put 35 g of Retmax A type grease into the inner bearing and press it in.
Make sure there is no grease in the cavity between the bearings.
Press in the seals, applying Retinax A type grease to their working edges.
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