Removing drive flange

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Lift out retaining plate.

Mark position of collar nut (1) on drive shaft with center punch.

Fig 1: Locating Collar Nut

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Brace drive flange with special tool 23 0 020 and release collar nut.

Fig 2: Removing Collar Nut

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NOTE: Read and comply with REAR DIFFERENTIAL: ASSIGNMENT TO MODEL SERIES .

215L/215LW/215 with lock:

Pull off drive flange with special tools 31 2 101, 31 2 102, 31 2 103/31 2 104.

Fig 3: Pulling Off Drive Flange Using Special Tools

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168L/188L/188LW:

Pull off drive flange with special tool 33 1 150.

Fig 4: Pulling Off Drive Flange Using Special Tools (33 1 150)

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