Differential Output Shaft: Service and Repair

Removing and installing long flanged shaft (as of MY 2002)





Tools








Removing long flanged shaft

1. Remove left rear wheel.
2. Remove left drive shaft.
3. Unscrew fastening screw for the water hose holder on the mounting saddle.





4. Unscrew fastening screws for the mounting saddle with a Torx socket wrench 9330.
5. Carefully pull out flanged shaft.

Installing long flanged shaft

Install in reverse order, observing the following points:





1. Check flanged shaft for burrs and sharp edges on the transmission end of the shaft -arrow- and deburr if necessary.

Information
^ While being inserted, the flanged shaft must be carefully guided with the hand in order to prevent damage to the sealing ring in the transmission.

Information
^ Ensure that the water hoses and the holder are seated correctly.