Attaching the left or right output shaft to the rear axle differential

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Secure the output shaft on the rear axle differential

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

Position the special tool described below at the circular groove (1) of the output shaft.

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Drive in the output shaft with a suitable special tool 0 495 857 (33 5 125), 2 406 774 or 2 360 944 and a rubber mallet in the rear axle differential.

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