Installing the left drive shaft on the transmission and the wheel spindle

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Fig 1: Constant Velocity Joint Housing At Transmission

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NOTE: Make sure 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 in the constant velocity joint housing so that the lock ring goes in its groove in the transmission.

Check by pulling the constant velocity joint.

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