Fastening the right and left output shafts on the rear axle differential
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NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Secure the output shaft on the rear axle differential
- Mount the special tool on the circumferential slot (1)
of the output shaft.
- Drive output shaft with special tool 0 495 857 (33 5 125) and a rubber mallet into rear axle final drive.