Installing the output shaft

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The installation note for front gearing must be observed at all times.

Replace the collar screw (1) and compression spring (2).
Parts: Collar screw and compression spring
Note installation position of compression spring (2).
Keep the collar screw (1) and the front gearing of the wheel bearing and the prop shaft clean and free of grease.

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Position the output shaft (1) on the wheel bearing from the center of the vehicle.
Tie up output shaft (1).
Do not allow the output shaft (1) to hang on the joint.

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Hand-tighten the collar screw (1) with the compression spring.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The front gearing of the wheel bearing and output shaft must be installed in an interlocking position (tooth-in-tooth).

Ensure positive locking by mutual twisting of the wheel bearing (1) and the output shaft (2).
Press brake pedal.
Tighten the collar screw.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Output shaft to wheel bearing
M16 Replace the collar screw.	Joining torque Angle of rotation	210 Nm 90°

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Follow-up work

Refer to REMOVING THE RADIAL SHAFT SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RADIAL SHAFT SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INSTALLATION PROTECTION RING OF THE RADIAL SHAFT SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to FASTENING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFTS ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to ADD REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID .
Refer to SECURING THE PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TUNNEL CONNECTING SUPPORT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING UNDERSHIELD ON THE FUEL TANK ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERSHIELD ON THE LEFT FUEL TANK .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .