Necessary preliminary tasks
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- Remove drive flange on rear axle shaft . See 3341005 REPLACING LEFT DRIVE FLANGE ON REAR AXLE SHAFT or 3341007 REPLACING RIGHT DRIVE FLANGE ON REAR AXLE SHAFT .
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Replace bolts.
Tightening torque 34 21 3AZ .
Remove retaining plate (2).