Driveshaft, securing to rear final drive
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Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Remove old and dry high-temperature grease from CV joint and flange for driveshaft. Fill the exact same amount of new grease G 000 633.
- Threaded holes in flange shaft at rear final drive must be cleaned of locking compound residue. Cleaning can be performed with a tap. Otherwise, the securing bolts can shear while installing.
- After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an additional balance washer (thick washer) that may be located between shim and a mounting bolt may not be reinstalled.
- Always replace (self-locking) securing bolts for driveshaft.
- Replace seal for driveshaft at rear final drive flange. Remove grease from sealing surfaces and adhere new seal.
- Insert driveshaft and install bolts for CV joint.
- Make sure that the markings on flange for driveshaft - arrow A - and for rear final drive - arrow B - line up.
- Tighten bolts - arrows - of driveshaft at rear final drive to tightening torque.
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