Bend the holders 39 outwards first (see fig. 3-49) bolts securing plate 38 with oil deflector and brake shield, and remove the bolts.
Cover the bearing with half rings of tool 67.7823.9571 and set the half shaft vertically so that the half rings rest on the thrust ring.
Put the half shaft under the press (pic. 3-55) and apply gradually increasing force to the splined end of the axle shaft until the bearing locking ring is removed. Do not reuse the axle shaft bearing locking ring, but replace it with a new one.
Pic. 3-55. Pressing out the locking ring of the axle shaft bearing:
1 - fixture;
2 - half shaft.
Check whether the seating surface of the axle shaft has scratches or damage; if necessary, replace the axle shaft with a new one.