Drive Axle, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

Replace the bolts after removing them.
Replace the seal after removal.
Lock the gear backlash on the gear using the Locking Tool: T40362 .
A new gear is delivered with an assembly aid that is used instead of the Locking tool: T40362 .
Clean the threaded holes for the end cap threaded connection for example with a thread tap.
Lubricate the bearing area before assembly.

-- Bring the drive axle -3- with thrust washer -2- into the installation position.

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-- Position the gear carrier -1- with a new seal and tighten the bolts -arrows-.

-- Push the gear -1- to the stop on the drive axle splines at the same time apply counter pressure on the drive axle from the belt pulley side.

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The splines of the gear for the drive axle engage in the crankshaft gear.

-- Tighten the bolt -arrow- to do so counterhold the crankshaft using the Crankshaft Key: T40049 .

-- Push the gear -1- on the belt pulley side on the drive axle.

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Installation position: the labeled side points outward.

-- Tighten the bolt -arrow- to do so counterhold the crankshaft using the Crankshaft Key: T40049 .

-- Install the coolant pump. Refer to COOLANT PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the camshaft timing chains. Refer to CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .