Installing the output shaft on left and right
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Installing left output shaft
- Fold open the assembly protection ring (1)
.
- Feed the output shaft (1) in the front axle transmission.
- Pull on the lug (2) of the installation protection ring until one of the two predetermined breaking points breaks.
- Pull out and dispose of the installation protection ring.
- Slide the output shaft (1)
to the stop into front axle transmission.NOTE: Output shaft coupling must snap audibly into place.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.