Remove right output shaft
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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to RELEASING THE TIE ROD ON THE RIGHT FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to RELEASING THE WISHBONE ON THE RIGHT FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Remove output shaft
Remove output shaft
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.
Secure component against falling.
- Position the aluminum drift (2) on the output shaft (1) .
- Knock out the output shaft (1)
out of the front differential or the bearing bracket with the aluminum mandrel (2)
.
- Guide out the output shaft (1) in the arrow direction and remove.