33 21 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right output shaft (screwed version)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear wheel.
- Remove rear axle final drive .
IMPORTANT:
Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.
Release collar nut (1), activate parking brake for this purpose. Installation note: 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. Tightening torque, see 33 41 1AZ in 33 41 WHEEL BEARINGS . Secure collar nut by positive peening on flat areas of output shaft.
IMPORTANT:
Secure output shaft against falling out.
Press output shaft out of drive flange and remove towards centre of vehicle.