Replacing the Circlip
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-- Clamp the flange shaft in a vise with protective jaws.
-- Use the new circlip -A- to press the previous circlip out of the flange shaft groove.
-- Install the flange shaft using a plastic mallet and if necessary a drift.
-- Install the drive axle. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .
-- Check axle oil level in rear final drive. Refer to GEAR OIL, CHECKING LEVEL .