31 60 003 Removing and installing/replacing left output shaft

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove FRONT WHEEL .

Removal: 

If installed: Remove protective cap (1).

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Release collar bolt (1), press brake pedal to floor to do so.

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Turn steering wheel to left.

Pull output shaft (1) out towards front.

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Use a mounting lever (2) to lever the output shaft (1) out of the transmission.

Remove output shaft (1).

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Installation: 

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Replace circlip.

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Insert output shaft (1) into gearbox.

Turn steering wheel to left.

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

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

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Replace collar bolt with compression spring.

Parts:  Collar bolt with compression spring

Tighten the collar bolt (1) with the compression spring hand-tight.

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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.

If positive locking is ensured, tighten the collar bolt with tightening torque (for this, press brake pedal to the floor).

Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ

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Thinly grease the wheel hub in area (1).

Do not install the protective cap.

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If necessary, attach protective cap (1).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Check transmission for leaks.
• Install FRONT WHEEL .