33 21 001 Removing and Installing Or Replacing Left Output Shaft
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WARNING:
Risk of burning on the exhaust system!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove tension strut if necessary.
- Lower exhaust system in rear area. See 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N52/N52K/N51)
The subsequent procedure is described in 33 21 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .