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Removing and Installing Long Flanged Shaft

392519 Removing and installing long flanged shaft (as of MY 2002)

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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 Torxsocket wrench 9330 .






5. Carefully pull out flanged shaft.


Installing Long Flange 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 flange shaft must be carefully guided with the hand in order to prevent damage to the sealing ring in the transmission.
- Ensure that the water hoses and the holder are seated correctly.