31 60 535 Replacing two gaiters on output shaft(s) (output shaft(s) removed): Notes

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Grip output shaft (1) in vice with aluminum clamping jaws.

NOTE:

2 = Joint, wheel side
3 = Joint, transmission side

Fig 1: Gripping Output Shaft In Vice With Aluminum Clamping Jaws

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