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 DIFFERENTIAL

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

Release collar nut (1), activate parking brake 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.

Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ .

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

Fig 1: Locating Collar Nut

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IMPORTANT: Secure output shaft against falling out.
Press OUTPUT SHAFT OUT OF DRIVE FLANGE and remove towards center of vehicle.