Installing the output shaft
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Description is for right component only. The procedure on the left side is identical.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Extreme force being required during installation is an indication that the component is damaged or deformed. Check component and replace if necessary.
Extreme force being required during installation is an indication that the component is damaged or deformed. Check component and replace if necessary.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
It is essential to replace the circlip of the output shaft.
It is essential to replace the circlip of the output shaft.
- Check the gearing of the output shaft for damage and replace damaged parts if necessary.
- Check the dust plate (1) for damage and replace damaged parts as needed.
- Replace the circlip (3).
Parts: Circlip
- Coat the contact surface (2) using approved rear differential fluid.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Radial shaft seal ring are equipped with an installation protection ring. The installation protection ring is used to protect the sealing lip when installing the output shaft.
Radial shaft seal ring are equipped with an installation protection ring. The installation protection ring is used to protect the sealing lip when installing the output shaft.
- Insert the installation protection ring (1) and open it up.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
- Pull the wheel carrier (1) in arrow direction to the outside.
- Feed in the output shaft (2) through the installation protection ring into the rear axle differential and position it on the wheel carrier (1).
- Pull on the lug (3) of the installation protection ring until one of the two predetermined breaking point breaks.
- Pull out and dispose of the installation protection ring.
Follow-up work
- Refer to SECURING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE WISHBONE AT THE BOTTOM AND THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE WHEEL CARRIER .
- Refer to RELIEVING TENSION ON COIL SPRING .
- Refer to INSTALLING REAR BRAKE PADS .
- Refer to ADDING REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID .
- Refer to FASTENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to PLACING THE BRAKE PADS ON THE BRAKE DISK/PUTTING THEM INTO OPERATION .
- Refer to MEASURING THE RIDE HEIGHT OF REAR AXLE AND ADJUSTING THE NORMAL POSITION .
- Refer to TIGHTENING THE SCREW CONNECTION TO THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND THE WHEEL CARRIER .
- Refer to PERFORMING CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .
- Refer to TIGHTENING THE SCREW CONNECTIONS TO THE WHEEL CARRIER .