Installing the output shaft on left and right

Installing left output shaft 

• Fold open the assembly protection ring (1)  .

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• 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.

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• Slide the output shaft (1)  to the stop into front axle transmission.
  NOTE: Output shaft coupling must snap audibly into place.

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  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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