Installing the output shaft

• Replace the collar screw (1) and compression spring (2).

  Parts:  Collar screw and compression spring

• Note installation position of compression spring (2).
• Keep the collar screw (1) and the front gearing of the wheel bearing and the prop shaft clean and free of grease.

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• Position the output shaft (1) on the wheel bearing from the center of the vehicle.
• Tie up output shaft (1).

  Do not allow the output shaft (1) to hang on the joint.

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• Hand-tighten the collar screw (1) with the compression spring.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The front gearing of the wheel bearing and output shaft must be installed in an interlocking position (tooth-in-tooth).
• Ensure positive locking by mutual twisting of the wheel bearing (1) and the output shaft (2).
• Press brake pedal.
• Tighten the collar screw.

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Output shaft to wheel bearing
  M16 Replace the collar screw.	Joining torque	210 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSERTING THE LEFT OR RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to LIFTING THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE LEFT OR RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT TO THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to CHECK/TOPPING UP OIL LEVEL IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to SECURING THE PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE REAR AXLE COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TORSION STRUT ON THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PLANKING OF THE TRANSMISSION ON THE SIDE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .