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Remove heat shield -1- for right drive axle.

NOTE:  Flex joint in front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise it may be damaged.

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Disconnect exhaust system at right double clamp (right arrow).

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Remove heat shield above exhaust system.

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Remove heat shield for drive shaft (arrows).

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Remove bolts at flange of transmission/drive shaft.

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Push drive shaft to rear final drive together. The constant velocity joints can be adjusted axially.

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Rest drive shaft on exhaust system.

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