Left Drive Axle, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

If equipped, replace the O-ring for the attached drive axle after removal.
Replace the circlip for the attached drive axle after removal.
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.
Applies to drive axle inserted in the transmission
Equipment version inserted on the CV joint: replace the O-ring from the joint pin.
Install, a circlip into the groove on the joint pin.
Engage the outer and inner splines of joint and transmission.
Grab the drive axle by hand and push it all the way into the joint.
Push the joint with a forceful pulling motion in the transmission, the sliding part inside the joint can be used for this. (Do not pull the drive axle too far out of the joint.)

NOTE:

Risk of destroying components if too much force is used. Do not use a hammer or other striking tools.

-- Make sure the drive axle fits securely inside the transmission. The joint pulls against the resistance of the circlip.

Applies to all

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 .