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 aluminium clamping jaws.

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

Fig 1: Fitting Output Shaft In Vice With Aluminium Clamping Jaws

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