Installing the left drive shaft on the transmission, wheel spindle and control arm

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Fig 1: Identifying Removal Of Wheel Spindle From Control Arm

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NOTE:

Take care not to damage the drive shaft seal in the transmission.

Press in the drive shaft so that the snap ring locates in the groove. Pull the constant velocity joint to check that the drive shaft is secure.

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

Install the wheel spindle on the control arm.

Install the lock nut loosely.

Raise the frame to the bodywork. Install the frame screws. Move the mobile jack to the right-hand side.