Removal and installation of three-arm flange - AR27.50-P-0620-01A

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CROWN WHEEL/PINION

Number	Designation		Transmissions 722.3/4/5
BA27.50-P-1001-01A	Collared nut, output flange to output shaft	Nm	120

Fig 1: Identifying Wrench Socket (126 589 02 09 00)

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Removal

Lock transmission gear set by engaging the parking lock.
Loosen and unscrew twelve-point collared nut (47).

Replace twelve-point collared nut.
Disconnect three-arm flange (48) from output shaft.
Installation
Slide three-arm flange (48) onto the output shaft.
Screw on and tighten twelve-point collared nut (47).
Secure twelve-point collared nut (47) by driving the collar into the recess in the output shaft.

Fig 2: Identifying Three-Arm Flange And Twelve-Point Collared Nut
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