33 21 001 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Output Shaft

33 21 001 Removing and installing/replacing left output shaft





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove rear axle final drive.
^ Remove rear wheel.





Important!
- After every removal and installation, radial shaft seal of output shaft must be replaced.





Important!
Expand anti-twist lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread when releasing collar nut (1).

Activate parking brake and release collar nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 41 2AZ

Installation note:
Renew collar nut (1), lightly oil collar nut/wheel bearing contact surface only and tighten.

No oil permitted on thread of shaft journal or collar nut.

Secure collar nut (1) by positive peening at flat areas of output shaft.