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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• Feed in output shaft (1) and position on wheel bearing.

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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).

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• Press brake pedal.
• Tighten the collar screw (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSERTING THE LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to LIFTING THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to SECURING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to CHECK/TOPPING UP OIL LEVEL IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE M SPORT DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to SECURING THE PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT WHEEL .