Drive Axle With Triple Roller Joint AAR3300I, Mounted In Transmission: Installing

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Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

-- Replace the drive axle circlip each time it is removed.

-- If installed: replace the drive axle O-ring.

-- On transmissions without sealing transmission internal teeth. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - SEALS .

-- Grease all around the joint pins in area -A- with approximately 0.5 g grease. Refer to the Parts Information.

Fig 1: Greasing All Around Joint Pins With Approximately 0.5 G Grease

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The drive axle must first be installed on the transmission side.

-- Bring outer and inner splines of the transmission and joint pin into engagement.

-- Grab drive axle by hand and push it into the joint up to the stop.

-- Now slide joint piece into transmission with a tug until the circlip engages.

NOTE:

If it is difficult to install the drive axle even though the splines are positioned correctly, then slide it in the slip joint. Pay attention that the drive axle is not pulled too far out of the joint.

Never use a hammer or mallet!

-- Make sure the joint is seater securely, to do this pull the joint against the resistance of the securing ring.

CAUTION:

When checking, only pull on the joint piece and not on the drive axle.

Lightly coat the splines on the outer joint with assembly paste before installing the outer joint into the wheel hub. Refer to the Parts Information.

On vehicles with level control system sensor if the coupling rod from the level control system sensor was removed of a level control system sensor was remove and reinstalled or replaced:

"Re-adapt control position". Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
On vehicles with lane assistance calibrate the driver assistance systems front camera. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING .
Evaluate the need for a basic setting of the headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .