Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
5. Release the circlip & withdraw the output shaft assembly
6. Prepare the retaining collar for removal
Mark the bearing retaining collar axially
CAUTION: Do not drill into the output shaft, it is not necessary to break the inside diameter of the collar
Drill 3 off holes 4.0 mm die equally spaced, to a MAXIMUM depth of 5.0 mm
7. Remove the retaining collar
CAUTION: There is no need to split the collar when chiseling
With a suitable chisel strike the collar across the three drilled holes (along the axis of the output shaft) to relieve tension within the steel
8. CAUTION: The original bearing must NOT be reused
Using a suitable press remove & discard the bearing, collar & circlip
Installation