Positioning the output shaft, right, at the swivel bearing

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Position the output shaft on the swivel bearing

Position output shaft (1) on the swivel bearing (2).
Position the wishbone (3) on the swivel bearing (2).

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