33 21 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right output shaft

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IMPORTANT:

The RADIAL SHAFT SEAL FOR THE OUTPUT SHAFT should be renewed every time the output shaft is removed and installed.
The circlip of the output shaft must be replaced after re-installation.

NOTE: The procedure is described in REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING STUB/WHEEL CARRIER .

After installation:

Check FINAL DRIVE OIL LEVEL , correct if necessary.