Removing and installing long flanged shaft: Removal
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- Remove right rear wheel.
- Drain rear-axle oil (see Changing and checking transmission oil in final drive
).NOTE:
- Suction removal of the oil prevents rear-axle oil entering the ATF.
- This would cause malfunctions of the hydraulic transmission control system.
- Uncouple right drive shaft on the transmission side.
- Unscrew three fastening screws for the mounting saddle.
- Carefully pull out long flanged shaft.