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REMOVE VERTICAL HINGE PIN BEARING
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Do not use screwdriver or other sharp
tool to remove seal. Sharp tools can
scratch lugs and cause lug failure.
Seal seating surfaces and bearings
can also be damaged.
4.
Tap inner seal (4) from lug (2). Use soft aluminum
drift.
5.
Matchmark outer race (5) to lug liner (6). Use
marking pencil (E271).
Do not exceed 250ºF (121ºC) when
heating lug. Lug will be damaged.
6.
Heat lug (2) to 240ºF (116ºC). Use heater gun.
Use temperature indicating strips (E413) to
monitor temperature. Wear gloves (E187).
7.
Install bearing puller (T102) (7) as follows:
a.
Position cap (8) on lug liner (6) outside of lug
(2).
b.
Position base (9) against bearing outer race
(5) inside of lug (2).
c.
Install washer (10) and nut (11) on bolt (12).
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