Installing the output shaft

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If the driven shaft is reused, the circlip must be replaced.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Extreme force being required during installation is an indication that the component is damaged or deformed. Check component and replace if necessary.

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Check the gearing of the output shaft for damage and replace damaged parts if necessary.
Check the bellows for damage and replace damaged parts as needed.
If reusing the output shaft:
Replace the circlip (1).

Parts: Circlip
Coat the contact surfaces (2) using approved differential oil.

NOTE: The figure shows the procedure for the front differential. The procedure for the bearing bracket is identical.

Fold open the assembly protection ring (1).

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Insert the output shaft (1) in the arrow direction into the front differential or the bearing bracket, but do not snap into place.

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Pull the lug of the installation protection ring (1) until one of the two predetermined breaking points yields.
Pull out and dispose of the installation protection ring (1).
Insert the output shaft (2) into the front differential up to the stop or the bearing bracket.
The output shaft (2) must snap in noticeably and audibly.

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Follow-up work

Refer to POSITIONING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to TOPPING UP/CHECKING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL .
Refer to PLACING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ASIDE .
Refer to SECURING THE WISHBONE AT THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to FASTENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to SECURING THE TIE ROD ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY .
Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .