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Press Right Output Shaft Approx. 6 To 7 Cm Out of Front Differential




31 60 ... - Press right output shaft approx. 6 to 7 cm out of front differential





Special tools required:
- 31 5 110 31 5 110 Removal Fork





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing Replacing Left or Right Tie Rod End (AWD)
- Remove tension strut from guide joint Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Tension Strut (AWD)
- Remove control arm from swivel bearing Removing And Installing/Replacing Left or Right Control Arm (AWD)





Press output shaft with special tool 31 5 110 31 5 110 Removal Fork out of front differential.
Insert spacer between bearing block and output shaft and secure with adhesive tape.

Installation:
Push output shaft over resistance of snap ring. Output shaft must snap audibly into place.

Important!
High installation forces indicate that the spline teeth on the output shaft/rear differential side gear are damaged/deformed!
Check spline teeth, replaced damaged parts.