33 21 002 Removing and installing / replacing right output shaft

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Apply handbrake.

Remove rear wheel, see 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR 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 34 41 PARKING BRAKE .

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

Fig 1: Locating Right Output Shaft

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Remove stabilizer on rear axle carrier, see 33 55 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear stabilizer .

Release bolts and remove with washers (1).

Press output shaft off drive flange using a suitable tool; if necessary, raise trailing arm 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).

Tightening torque: 33 21 1AZ, see 33 21 OUTPUT SHAFT .

Fig 2: Locating Bolt With Washer

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Press output shaft out of drive flange and remove towards center of vehicle, see 33 21 ... Pressing output shaft out of drive flange and drawing in (output shaft removed from rear differential) .

After installation:

Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear differential.