Regal V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1998)
9. Inspect the output shaft (510) for the following:
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Stripped splines
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A damaged retainer ring groove
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the drive axle retainer ring (509) and the output shaft differential inboard snap ring (512) onto the output shaft (510).
2. Hold the front differential carrier (700) in place and carefully install the output shaft (510) into the transmission through the left wheel opening.
Extend the output shaft through the differential side gear.
3. Install the case extension housing.
4. Connect the left drive axle to the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement.