Drive shaft, installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Support Bearing Cap

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Remove the seal plug.
NOTE:
Do not damage the sealing ring in the transmission or the boot on the drive shaft.
Install new bearing cap (steel) for the drive shaft support bearing. Tightening torque: 25 Nm.
Install the drive shaft to the stub axle.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Shaft Nut Installation

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Position the mobile jack 9985972 as a support under the control arm.
Align the drive shaft in the hub
Lubricate the shaft splines using grease, P/N 1161246-2.

Install:

new screws to the stub axle. Use new lock nuts. Tightening torque: 90 Nm.
counterhold 9995683
the drive shaft nut. Lubricate the nut before installation. Tighten 120 Nm + 60° angle . Use protractor 9512050 . Remove the counterhold.