Install right output shaft

• Release swivel bearing (1) out of special tool 2 413 317 on the upper wishbone  .

  Do not allow swivel bearing (1) to hang down from the brake hose.

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• Fold open the assembly protection ring (1).
• Pull spring strut (2) slightly to the front in the driving direction.
• (3) Insert output shaft into the bearing support.
• Pull the lug of the installation protection ring (1) until one of the two predetermined breaking points yields.
• Pull out the installation protection ring (1) and dispose of it.

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• Slide in output shaft (1) up to the stop in the bearing bracket with a jerk.

  The output shaft (1) must engage noticeably and audibly.

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  Secure the swivel bearing 

• Fasten the swivel bearing (1) by using the special tool 2 413 317 to protect it from tilting outwards.

Swivel bearing (1) must not hang down from the brake hose.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to CHECK/ADD FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION OIL .
• Refer to INSTALL THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT SPRING STRUT HOLDER .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE SPRING STRUT (AIR SUSPENSION) RIGHT FRONT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT STRUT BRACE .
• Refer to SECURING UPPER WISHBONE, RIGHT, AT THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE BRAKE HOSE AND CABLE ON RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to FASTENING THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .