Replacing Left Output Shaft

33 21 001 Removing and installing or replacing left output shaft

Special tools required:
^ 33 2 111
^ 33 2 115
^ 33 2 116
^ 33 2 117
^ 33 2 119


Important: Output shafts differ in length. If necessary, mark output shafts.
^ Left: short output shaft
^ Right: long output shaft

Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove exhaust system.
^ Remove wheel.
^ Detach stabilizer from rear axle carrier and right control arm.





Unscrew collar nut.
Secure collar nut by caulking on flat areas of output shaft.
Installation:
Replace and lubricate collar nut with oil.

Tightening torque:
M22 200 Nm.
M24 250 Nm.
M27 300 Nm.


Warning: Secure collar nut by caulking on flat areas of output shaft.





Unfasten screws.
Press output shaft off drive flange.
Installation:
Use washers (1).
Tightening torque:

Important: Prevent the output shaft from falling down.





Screw on special tools 33 2 111 / 33 2 116 and 33 2 117 with 3 wheel studs (1).
Press out output shaft.





Installation:
Screw special tool 33 2 119 onto output shaft.
Screw on special tool 33 2 116 with 3 wheel studs (1).
Install output shaft with special tool 33 2 115.