Attach The Driveshaft To The Rear Final Drive
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Install in reverse order of removal. Be sure to note the following:
- Remove any old or dried-up high temperature grease from the CV joint and the driveshaft flange. Fill with the exact same amount of high temperature greaseG 000 633.
- Threaded holes in the flange shaft at rear final drive must be cleaned of locking compound residue. Use a thread cutter to clean the holes. Otherwise the bolts could break off when being installed.
- After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an additional balance washer (thick washer) that may be located between shim and a bolt may not be reinstalled.
- Always replace (self-locking) securing bolts for driveshaft.
- Check the driveshaft seal on the rear final drive for damage (bent or the rubber has started to peel) Replace a damaged gasket.
-- Position the driveshaft on the rear final drive paying attention to the installed position:
- Die markings on the driveshaft -arrow A- and on the rear final drive -arrow B- must line up.
- Maximum difference between the markings: 30°.
-- Install and tighten the driveshaft bolts -1-. Follow the tightening sequence, refer to Figure.
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