31 60 004 Removing and installing/replacing right output shaft

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove FRONT WHEEL .
• Only vehicles with TU0 engine: Clamp off BATTERY EARTH LEAD .

  To identify the engine, note the next two images.

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TU0 Engine: Positive battery cable (2) and terminal 50 (1) on the starter motor are not protected against contact.

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TU1 Engine: Positive battery cable (2) and terminal 50 (1) on the starter motor are protected against contact.

Removal  :

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If installed: Lever off protective cap (1).

Release collar bolt (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.

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Secure output shaft against falling out.

Turn steering wheel to right.

Pull out output shaft (1).

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If necessary, release screws (1) and remove holder (heat shield) (2).

Release screws (1).

Pull output shaft (2) out of gearbox and remove to one side.

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Installation  :

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Insert output shaft (1) into gearbox.

Before the s ealing surface is pushed into the radial shaft seal, remove assembly protection ring (2) by pulling the handle.

Slide output shaft into gearbox up to stop.

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Tighten screws (1).

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Turn steering wheel to right.

Insert output shaft (1) from the front into the pivot bearing.

• Pay attention to installation position of compression spring (2).
• Keep collar bolt and front gearing of wheel bearing/output shaft clean and free of grease

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Parts  : Replace collar bolt and compression spring.

Tighten collar bolt (1) and compression spring by hand.

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• Spur gearing of wheel bearing (1) and output shaft (2) must be installed form-fit (tooth in tooth position)!

Check whether spur gearing is locked tooth in tooth by reciprocally rotating wheel hub/output shaft.

When the positive locking is ensured, tighten the collar bolt.

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Thinly grease the wheel hub in area (1).

Do not install the protective cap.

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Required follow-up work  :

• Check transmission for leaks.
• Install FRONT WHEEL .
• Connect BATTERY EARTH LEAD .