Removal & Installation (S320, S350, S420 & S500)
- Raise and support vehicle. Using a 32-mm 12-point socket, remove rear axle shaft collar nut. Remove axle shaft flange to differential bolts. Support inner axle shaft.
- DO NOT allow axle shaft to hang against outer CV joint. Using a press, remove axle shaft from hub flange. Remove axle shaft from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.