33 21 002 Removing and installing / replacing right output shaft

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Remove rear wheel .

IMPORTANT: Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.

Release collar nut (1), activate handbrake for this purpose.

Installation:

Replace collar nut, oil collar nut/wheel bearing contact surface only and tighten down.

No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.

See Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ, 33 41 WHEEL BEARINGS .

Fig 1: Identifying Collar Nut

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

Remove Tension Strut if necessary

Release bolts and remove with washers (1).

Press output shaft off drive flange using a suitable tool; if necessary, raise wheel carrier with workshop jack approx. 20 mm.

Installation:

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

Replace bolts and washers (1).

See Tightening torque 33 21 1AZ in 33 21 OUTPUT SHAFT .

Fig 2: Locating Bolts And Washers

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Press output shaft out of drive flange and remove towards center of vehicle.

After installation:

Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear differential.