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Installing the drive shaft

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Fig 1: Checking Drive Shafts
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Remove the seal plug.

Install the drive shaft in the transmission.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage the boot and sealing ring in the transmission. Press in the drive shaft properly. Check that the drive shaft is locked into place in the differential drive: Pull the drive shaft constant velocity joint carefully.