Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 163

(5) On early models, release the lock washer, remove
the lock nut and washer and remove the adjusting nut. On
later models, slacken the socket head screw in the wheel
bearing adjustment clamp nut and remove the clamp nut.
NOTE: The /eft-hand clamp nut has left-hand thread
co"esponding to the steering knuckle thread on the same
side.
(6) Withdraw the brake drum and hub assembly.
TO INSTAL
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure but
the following points should be observed:
Front Axle and Suspension-3
(1) Carefully check the brake drum for cracks,
damaged threads in wheel bolt holes and the condition of
the. braking surface.
(2) Carefully clean the brake drum hub and front
wheel bearing assembly. Lubricate the bearing with the
specified grease.
(3) Instal brake drum and adjust the bearings as
described in the section WHEEL BEARINGS - TO
REMOVE AND INSTAL.
(4) Clean the inner hub cap.
5. HUB BEARINGS
TO REMOVE
(1) Remove the front brake drum assembly as
previously described.
(2) Using a puller, pull off the spacer and the inner race
of the bearing.
(3) Remove the oil seal and take out the roller and cage
assembly.
(4) Remove the outer race of the inner bearing.
(5) Remove the outer race of the outer bearing.
TO INSTAL
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure but
the following points should be observed: ..
(1) Before installing the brake. drum, clean the brake
shoes and brake back plate thoroughly with compressed air.
Dirt and. dust produced by the wear of the linings, during
operation, have an abrasive effect if allowed to enter the
bearings and seats. If the outer bearing race is no longer a
press fit in the drum, the latter must be renewed.
(2) Thoroughly clean the wheel spindie. and bearing
chambers, between the seating of the brake drum, with
petrol and dry with a clean rag.
(3) Clean the old grease from the ball races, cages and
balls of the
b~arings.
The grease must be completely
removed by washing the bearings thoroughly with petrol.
· Carefully inspect the. bearings for pitting, cracks or
other signs of wear or damage. Use new bearings, if
necessary.
NOTE: Ball races or balls must never be replaced
separately.
( 4) Inspect the inner bearing spacer for cracks or wear
and replace, if necessary. Correct sealing of the brake drum
oil seal is only ensured if the surface of the spacer is
absolutely clean and smooth.
(5) Press in the outer race of the outer bearing.
(6) Press in the outer race of the inner bearing.
(7) Instal the inner bearing and the oil seal in the hub.
Make sure that the seal is in good condition and correctly
seated.
(8) If the seating surfaces have become worn by
repeated removal and a sliding fit is no longer present, a
new stub axle must be fitted.
(9) Lubricate the bearings with the specified grade of
grease. Press the grease well into the cages and between the
balls. Apply a light film to the seats and to the surfaces of
the ball races.
HUB ANO ORUM
CLAMP NUT
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0-WASHER
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·OUTER BEARING
~CLAMP
BOLT
GREASE SEAL
Components of Front Hub, Brake Drum and Stub Axle.
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