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31 60 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right output shaft: Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Secure output shaft against falling out.

Knock out left or right output shaft with an aluminium spike (2) at the front axle differential/bearing support.

Fig 1: Removing Output Shaft From Front Axle Differential/Bearing Support Using Aluminium Drift
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