31 60 003 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Output Shaft

31 60 003 Removing and installing/replacing left output shaft







Remove front wheel.

IMPORTANT: Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut.

Release collar nut (1), press brake pedal to floor for this purpose.
Tightening torque 31 60 2AZ

Installation note:
Replace collar nut, oil collar nut/wheel bearing contact surface only and tighten down.
No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.
Secure collar nut on flattened area (2) of output shaft by positive caulking.







IMPORTANT: Avoid damaging the anti-roll bar link.

Remove anti-roll bar link from stabilizer on left.
Remove track rod end from swivel bearing on left.
Remove wheel control joint from swivel bearing on left.
Press swivel bearing (1) outwards.
Drive out output shaft (1) by striking thread gently with plastic hammer.







Manual gearbox only: Drain and catch transmission oil.

IMPORTANT: The shaft seal must be replaced in the gearbox each time the output shaft is removed.

Lever inner output shaft joint out of transmission and remove output shaft (1).







IMPORTANT:
Different types of output shafts fitted.
Do not mix up snap rings.







Installation note:
Replace circlip.







Installation note:
Insert assembly guard (1) into shaft seal.

Assembly guard (1) is provided with new shaft seal for output shaft.
Make sure the tool fits over the shaft seal lip so that the sealing ring is not damaged when the output shaft is inserted.







Installation note:
Insert output shaft (1) into gearbox.

Before sealing surface is pushed into shaft seal, remove assembly guard (2) by pulling on handle.
Slide output shaft into gearbox up to stop.
Output shaft coupling must snap audibly into place. Check secure seating by levering.







After installation:
- Manual gearbox only: Add transmission oil.
The vehicle must be parked on a level surface in the workshop to fill the transmission with oil.
- Check gearbox for leaks