911 Carrera S Coupe F6-3.6L SOHC (1998)
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Heat wheel bearing housing to approx. 100°C (max. 120°C).
Press out wheel bearing with tubular piece VW 415A (tool Q using the appropriate shims.
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Press inner wheel bearing race off the wheel hub.
To do this, use pressure piece P 297a (tool A) in combination with the separator (tool B).
NOTE:
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First pull the inner bearing race several millimeters off the wheel hub so that the separator can be put into place.
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For this purpose, use a two-claw puller in combination with a suitable pressure piece (e.g. VW 433).
Installation
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Before installation, clean the bore in the wheel bearing housing and remove any surface irregularities with a polishing cloth.
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Heat wheel bearing housing to approx. 100°C (max. 120°C).
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Fit new wheel bearing and subsequently press again slightly, using appropriate shims.
NOTE: The wheel bearing is damaged when the wheel hub is removed, and must be replaced.
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Fit retainer plates.
If hexagon-head bolts of strength class 8.8 were installed, exchange these hexagon-head bolts for bolts of strength class 10.9.
Only bolts of strength class 10.9 are delivered as spare parts.
Tightening torque:
Grade 10.9 bolts: 33 Nm (24 ft lb)
Grade 8.8 bolts: 23 Nm (17 ft lb)
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Press in wheel hub with pressure piece P 297 A (too] A). Use pressure piece 2050 (tool D) in combination with tubular piece VW 415 A (tool C)
to support the wheel bearing at the wheel bearing inner race.