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The staked portion of the driveshaft nut must face upwards.
CAUTION:
- Make sure that the lock nut chisel is set in the correct direction. Otherwise, the groove or thread in the driveshaft may be broken, or the tip of the chisel may be chipped.
- Never use a chisel which tip is damaged.
- For how to use the lock nut chisel, refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions.
Set the special tool MB992700 in the groove of the driveshaft with its "UP" mark facing upwards. Then strike the staked portion of the driveshaft nut with the chisel and a hammer to raise up.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the thread of the driveshaft.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool MB992700 In Groove Of Driveshaft
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Raise up the staked portion of the driveshaft nut until it does not interfere with the shaft thread.

Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Staked Portion
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CAUTION:
- Never use a impact wrench to loosen the driveshaft nut.
- Do not apply the vehicle weight on the wheel bearing with the driveshaft nut loosened. Otherwise, the wheel bearing may be broken.
Use special tool MB990767 to counter the hub as shown in the illustration to remove the driveshaft nut.

Fig 3: Removing Driveshaft Nut Using Special Tool MB990767
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.