Porsche Boxster (986) 27L (2000) Wheel Bearing Service and Repair
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Heat wheel bearing housing to approximately
100° C (max. 120° C).
Press out wheel bearing with tubular piece VW 415 A (tool C).
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Press inner wheel bearing race off the wheel hub (Figure 426_97). To do this, use pressure piece P 297 A (tool A) in combination with the
separator (tool B).
Note: First pull the inner bearing race several millimeters off the wheel hub (Figure 741_97) so that the separator can be put into place. 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 approximately 100° C (max. 120° C). Insert new wheel bearing, and then press again slightly using pressure piece
9247/4 (tool D) and tubular piece VW 415 A (tool C).