Installing the output shaft

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

  Parts:  Collar screw and compression spring

• Note installation position of compression spring (2).
• Keep the collar screw (1) and the front gearing of the wheel bearing and the output shaft clean and free of grease.
• Position the output shaft (1) on the wheel bearing from the center of the vehicle.
• Tie up output shaft (1).

  Do not allow the output shaft (1) to hang on the joint.

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• Hand-tighten the collar screw (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 twisting the wheel bearing (1) and the output shaft (2) against each other.
• Press brake pedal.
• Tighten the collar screw.

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

Follow-up work 

• Replace the left and right drive flange radial shaft SEALING RING .
• Install rear AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Fasten the rear axle differential right and left OUTPUT SHAFTS .
• Check/top up rear axle differential OIL LEVEL .
• Install the rear axle cover HOLDER .
• Secure the rear axle differential PROPELLER SHAFT .
• Install the rear HEAT SHIELD .
• Install the EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Install the left and right camber control arm COVER .
• Mount the WHEEL .