Half Shaft, Left, Replacing

Half shaft, left, replacing

Special tools:
999 5681 Jimmy bar 999 5681 Jimmy Bar

Removal

Note! PreparationsSee Drive shaft left, replacing, B5254T2, M56 Service and Repair

Remove the drive shaft from the transmission




First remove the splash guard under the engine. See Transmission oil / oil filter, replacing Removal and Replacement
Use jimmy tool 999 5681 Jimmy bar 999 5681 Jimmy Bar on the drive shaft.

Note! Pull the constant velocity joint, not the drive shaft joints, when removing the drive shaft. There is no axial pinion.

Note! Take care not to damage the drive shaft when removing it from the transmission.





Caution! Later models have a rubber seal on the constant velocity joint. Do not damage the seal. It will be needed for installation.

Install the drive shaft
See Drive shaft left, replacing, B5254T2, M56 Service and Repair