Installing the left-hand drive shaft to the gearbox and the wheel spindle

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Fig 1: Identifying Constant Velocity Joint Housing At Transmission

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Check that the seal is fitted on the drive shaft.

Fit the drive shaft joint sealing ring in accordance with: Seal CV joint housing, replacing .

Press the drive shaft joint in so that the lock ring engages its groove in the gearbox. Check by pulling in the joint housing.

Locate the drive shaft in the wheel hub. Install a new screw loosely in the drive shaft.