Install output shaft on left and right
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Perform the steps on the right and left side.
Installing the output shaft
Installing the output shaft
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If the driven shaft is reused, the circlip must be replaced.
If the driven shaft is reused, the circlip must be replaced.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Extreme force being required during installation is an indication that the component is damaged or deformed. Check component and replace if necessary.
Extreme force being required during installation is an indication that the component is damaged or deformed. Check component and replace if necessary.
- Check the gearing of the output shaft for damage and replace damaged parts if necessary.
- Check the bellows for damage and replace damaged parts as needed.
- If reusing the output shaft:
Replace the circlip (1).
Parts: Circlip
- Coat the contact surfaces (2) using approved final drive transmission oil.NOTE: The illustration shows the procedure on the front axle differential. The procedure on the bearing bracket is identical.
- Fold open the assembly protection ring (1).
- Insert the output shaft (1) in the arrow direction into the front axle differential or the bearing bracket, but do not snap into place.
- Pull the lug of the installation protection ring (1) until one of the two predetermined breaking points yields.
- Pull out and dispose of the installation protection ring (1).
- Insert the output shaft (2) into the front axle differential up to the stop or the bearing bracket.
The output shaft (2) must snap in noticeably and audibly.