31 60 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right output shaft: Notes
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IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Do not drive output shaft out of wheel hub with an impact tool.
Do not drive output shaft out of wheel hub with an impact tool.
Remove front wheel.
IMPORTANT:
Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.
Release collar nut; to do so, press brake pedal to floor.
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.
Tightening torque 31 21 2AZ .
Secure collar nut by positive peening on flat areas of output shaft.
Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
Remove diesel enclosure.
Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Right side only: Remove GUIDE JOINT FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove WISHBONE FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM SPRING STRUT .
Turn swivel bearing to one side.
Press OUTPUT SHAFT OUT OF WHEEL HUB and tie up.