33 21 002 Removing and installing/replacing right output shaft: Notes

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Remove rear wheel.

IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.

Release collar nut (1), activate handbrake for this purpose.

Tightening torque 33 41 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Collar Nut

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Installation:

Replace collar nut, oil collar nut/wheel bearing contact surface only and tighten down.

No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.

Secure collar nut by positive peening on flat areas of output shaft.

Remove TRAILING LINK if necessary

Release bolts and remove with washers (1).

Tightening torque 33 21 1AZ .

Press output shaft off drive flange using a suitable tool; if necessary, raise wheel carrier with workshop jack approx. 20 mm.

Installation:

Before installing output shaft, make sure that drive flange is fully engaged in rear differential.

Fig 2: Locating Output Shaft Bolts And Washers

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Replace bolts and washers (1).

Press OUTPUT SHAFT OUT OF DRIVE FLANGE and remove towards center of vehicle.