31 60 005 Removing and installing/replacing both output shafts: Notes

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FRONT WHEEL .
Remove STIFFENING PLATE .

Release collar bolt (1) on left and right.

Operate brake to do this.

Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Collar Bolt

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Installation note:

Replace collar bolt (1) and compression spring (2).
- Pay attention to direction of installation of compression spring!
Keep collar bolt and spur gearing of bearing/output shaft clean and free of grease.
See "installation note" on SPUR GEAR .

Fig 2: Identifying Collar Bolt And Compression Spring
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Remove CONTROL ARM in lower left and right.

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage

The wheel control joint must not exceed an angle deflection >55° in the vehicle!

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Secure output shaft against falling out

Knock out output shaft (1) on left and right using an aluminium drift (2) out of front axle differential/bearing support.

Press swivel bearing slightly to one side and remove output shaft.

Fig 3: Removing Output Shaft From Front Axle Differential/Bearing Support Using Aluminium Drift

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Installing output shafts

Check gaiter and replace if necessary.
Replace output shaft circlip (1).
Replace radial shaft seal on front axle differential and bearing support. See REPLACING SHAFT SEAL FOR LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT and REPLACING SHAFT SEAL FOR RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Coat highlighted contact surface (2) of output shaft with APPROVED OIL .

Fig 4: Identifying Output Shaft Circlip And Contact Surface
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NOTE: The installation protection (1) serves to protect the sealing lips on radial shaft seal (2) when the output shaft is being installed.

Open installation protective ring (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Radial Shaft Seal And Protective Ring

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IMPORTANT: When installing output shafts, make sure that tripods do not fall into gaiter

Fig 6: Identifying Assembly Protection Ring

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Press swivel bearing slightly to one side and insert output shaft into front axle differential/bearing support.

Pull out assembly protection ring at lug (1) until one of the two predetermined breaking points gives.

Slide output shaft to the limit position into front axle differential. Output shaft must snap audibly into place.