Install drive axle

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Insert drive axle in wheel bearing housing.
Insert both upper control links, insert new bolt and tighten new nut ; while tightening, press control link as far as possible toward wheel bearing housing.
Fasten drive axle to flange shaft/transmission.
Fasten drive axle outer joint

NOTE:

When tightening drive axle outer joint to pre-tightening torque specification, vehicle must not come in contact with floor; otherwise wheel bearing can be damaged.

A second technician is needed for next step:

1st Technician: Sit in vehicle and operate foot brake
2nd Technician: Tighten drive axle hex bolt to pre-tightening torque

Hex bolt M14: 115 Nm

Hex bolt M16: 200 Nm

Install wheel and place vehicle on floor.
Turn drive axle bolt an additional 180°. (Only turn additional turn on vehicle resting on wheels -risk of accident-).