Removing the output shaft
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Preliminary work
- Refer to THE INFORMATION ON THE CARBON CERAMIC BRAKE .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to RELEASING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SPOILER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to RELEASING THE WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Complete the following steps with the help of a support person.
Complete the following steps with the help of a support person.
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.
Secure component against falling.
- Position the aluminum mandrel (1) on the output shaft.
- Knock out the output shaft with the aluminum mandrel (1) from the front axle differential.
- Turn swivel bearing (1) outwards.
- Feed out and remove the output shaft (2).