Repair manual

RD 27 Disassembly and Assembly
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6. Invert the hitch and place it on a thick board. Using a punch (i), knock out the
smaller bearing (h) and the inner seal.
7. To remove the larger bearing (j), remove the outer seal (k). Then, using a
screwdriver, pry the bearing away from the flange. Once it is free from the
flange, use a gear puller to pull the bearing from the axle.
Assembly Perform the procedure below to assemble the articulated steering joint
1. Lubricate the seal (a) with multipurpose grease and install it onto the axle (b).
2. Heat the inner bearing race (c) of the larger bearing and install it onto the axle.
Make sure the inner bearing race seats against the shoulder of the axle. Install
the inner bearing race of the smaller bearing to the axle in the same manner.
This procedure continues on the next page.