Necessary preliminary tasks
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- 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 the document "REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT ".