Remove output shaft

NOTE: DANGER
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!

All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
For additional information see: 61 00...SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on handling hybrid cars
For additional Information see: 61 25... NOTES on repair of high-voltage battery unit

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.

Preliminary work

Remove the WHEEL .
Remove the left and right camber control arm COVER .
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM
Remove the rear HEAT SHIELD .
Release the rear axle differential PROP SHAFT .
Remove the rear axle cover HOLDER .
Release the rear axle differential right and left OUTPUT SHAFTS .
Remove rear axle DIFFERENTIAL .
If installed: remove the HUB CAP .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to rear axle differential.
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the rear axle differential.

After completion of repair work, check the transmission oil level In the rear axle differential.
Use only the APPROVED FINAL DRIVE transmission differential fluid..

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
It Is mandatory to replace the radial shaft seal in the rear axle differential each time after having removed the output shaft.

Secure output shaft (1) against falling out.

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Loosen the output shaft from the wheel bearing
Press brake pedal.
Loosen the collar screw (1).
The output shaft is released from the wheel bearing.

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Feed out the output shaft (1) and remove to center of vehicle.

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