Installing left output shaft

• Fold open the assembly protection ring (1).

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
• Release swivel bearing (1) from the special tool 2 413 317 on the upper wishbone.

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

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• Guide the output shaft into the front axle differential.
• Pull on the lug (1) of the installation protection ring until one of the two predetermined breaking points breaks.
• Pull out and dispose of the installation protection ring.

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• Press the output shaft (1) into the front axle differential up to the stop with a jerky movement.

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

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

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to DRAIN/TOPPING UP THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING SPRING SUSPENSION STRUT .
• Refer to FASTENING THE WISHBONE TO THE TOP OF THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to FASTENING THE BRAKE HOSE AND THE CABLE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY .
• Refer to FASTENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .