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Press output shaft with special tool 31 5 110  out of front
differential/bearing block and remove.

Installation:

Replace shaft seal in front differential/bearing block and coat
sealing lips with front differential oil.

Replace retaining ring and slide in output shaft over resistance of
retaining ring. Output shaft must snap audibly into place.

Important!

High installation forces indicate that the spline teeth on the
output shaft/rear differential side gear are damaged/deformed!

Check spline teeth, replaced damaged parts.

After installation:

Check front differential oil level, correct if necessary

RA  Removing and installing/replacing left or right output shaft

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