Installing the output shaft

• Replace the collar bolt (1)  and the compression spring (2)  .

  Parts:  Collar bolt and compression spring

• Note installation position of compression spring (2)  .
• Keep the collar bolt (1)  and the front gearing of the wheel bearing and the output shaft clean and free of grease.

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• Position the output shaft (1)  on the wheel bearing from the center of the vehicle.
• Tie up output shaft (1)  .

  Do not leave the output shaft (1)  hanging on joint!

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• Hand-tighten the collar bolt (1)  with the compression spring.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The front gearing of the wheel bearing and output shaft must be installed in an interlocking position (tooth-in-tooth).
• Ensure positive locking by mutual twisting of the wheel bearing (1)  and the output shaft (2)  .
• Press brake pedal.
• Tighten the collar bolt.

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Output shaft to wheel bearing
  M16 Replace the collar bolt.	Jointing torque	210 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

Follow-up Work 

• Grease the WHEEL HUB
• Replace the left and right drive flange RADIAL SHAFT SEAL .
• Install rear AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Secure the rear axle differential left and right OUTPUT SHAFT .
• Check/top up the rear axle differential OIL LEVEL .
• Secure the rear axle differential PROPELLER SHAFT .
• Install the rear HEAT SHIELD .
• Install EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Install the left and right camber control arm COVER .
• Mount the WHEEL .