Removing and installing cardan shaft: Installation

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Install in reverse order, observing the following points:

Always replace bellows for cardan shaft.
Slide assembly sleeve 9255 over the shaft splines, lightly lubricate sleeve with Vaseline and push on the bellows to the stop.

Fig 1: Sliding Assembly Sleeve Over Shaft Splines
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Grease bushing with approx. 3 g of Olista Longtime 3EP.

Fig 2: Locating Bushing
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Grease splines of the cardan shaft with Olista Longtime 3 EP. Slide shaft into the central shaft splines and fit on the transmission side.
Push bellows forward until it engages in the groove of the central shaft. Check whether the bellows is seated properly by pulling on it.

Fig 3: Engaging Bellows In Groove Of Central Shaft
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