Installing the right-hand drive shaft on the transmission, wheel spindle and control arm

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Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Seal On Constant Velocity Joint

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Ensure that the rubber seal is in position on the constant velocity joint.

Fig 2: Installing Wheel Spindle On Control Arm

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Align the drive shaft in the wheel arch. Install the screw loosely in the drive shaft.

Install:

the mobile jack under the sub-frame. Remove both the sub-frame screws. Lower the sub-frame approximately 10 cm
the wheel spindle on the control arm
the lock nut loosely.

Lift the sub-frame to the bodywork. Install the screws for the frame

Press the evaporator cable and the oil pipe into place in the sub-frame clips.