Removing And Installing Long Flanged Shaft: Removal
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- Remove left rear wheel.
- Drain rear-axle oil. Refer to CHANGING AND CHECKING TRANSMISSION OIL IN FINAL DRIVE .
- Uncouple left drive shaft on the transmission side and protect shaft from damage (use piece of hose with diameter of approximately 30 mm).
- Unscrew fastening screw (A) for coolant pipe and (B) for the mounting saddle.
- Carefully pull out flanged shaft.