Install right output shaft
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NOTE:
The figure shows the procedure for the front axle differential. The procedure for the bearing bracket is identical.
- Fold open the assembly protection ring (1).
- Insert output shaft into the bearing support.
- Pull on the lug (1) of the assembly protection ring until one of the two predetermined breaking points breaks.
- Pull out and dispose of the installation protection ring.
- Insert output shaft (1) and slide in to the limit position in the bearing support.
Output shaft coupling must snap audibly into place.
- Position output shaft (1) in the direction of arrow on wheel bearing.
Follow-up work
- Refer to CHECKING/ADDING FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION OIL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT SPRING STRUT HOLDER .
- Refer to SECURING UPPER WISHBONE, RIGHT, AT THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP SWIVEL BEARING ATTACHMENT .
- Refer to FASTENING THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to FASTENING THE FRONT RIGHT SPRING STRUT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE HOOD SEAL ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE RIGHT REAR .