33 21 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right output shaft

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform the following tasks after the vehicle has cooled down.

Apply handbrake.

Remove rear wheel .

Unscrew collar nut.

Installation:

Replace collar nut, apply a light coating of oil to contact surface and tighten down.

Tightening torque 33 41 3AZ , see 41 WHEEL BEARING .

Secure collar nut by peening on flat areas of output shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Collar Nut

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Remove exhaust system . See EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Release bolts and remove with washers (1).

Force output shaft off drive flange with a suitable tool.

Installation:

Before installing output shaft, make sure that drive flange is fully engaged in rear differential.

Replace bolts and washers (1).

Tightening torque 33 21 1AZ . See 21-OUTPUT SHAFTS .

Fig 2: Locating Bolts And Washers

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Press output shaft (1) out of drive flange and remove towards centre of car.

Fig 3: Identifying Output Shaft

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After installation:

Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear differential.