Removing and installing drive shaft: Tools
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DRIVE SHAFT REMOVING AND INSTALLING TOOL EXPLANATION
| Item | Designation | Special tool | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Torx screwdriver | 9546 | To counter the ball joint when assembling and disassembling the fastening nuts. |
| B | Ball joint extractor (track rod extractor) | Commercially available; refer to Workshop Equipment Manual, Chapter 2.4, No. 113. | |
| C | Press-out tool (ball joint extractor) | 9560 | To press off the ball joint on the wheel carrier. |
| D | Universal wheel hub extractor | Commercially available | To press the drive shaft out of the wheel hub. |