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Removing
Removing
  Note
t  Observe the general repair instructions → Chapter.
t  Do not remove both drive shafts simultaneously from the gearbox. Then it is no longer possible to hold the opposite wheel in order to remove or install the screws of the rigid shafts or flange shafts.
t  Do not loosen both fixing screws in the left and right rigid shafts or flange shafts at the same time. If the differential bevel gears twist, it will be difficult to reinstall the screws.
   
–  Actuate the brake pedal and slacken the left drive shaft bolt -arrow- (2nd mechanic).
  Note
After slackening the drive shaft bolt -arrow- the vehicle must no longer be lowered onto the floor.
–  Loosen the front left wheel bolts.
–  Raise vehicle.
–  Remove front wheel on the left.
–  Remove the sound dampening system → Body Work; Rep. gr.50.
–  Remove coupling rod from anti-roll bar.
  N37-0095
–  Unscrew the nuts -arrows- from the steering joint to the left track control arm.
  N34-11370
–  If present, remove front left vehicle level sensor -G78-.
–  Unhook the steering joint from the track control arm.
–  Press off the left drive shaft from the rigid shaft of the gearbox e.g with wedge -T10161- or tyre iron → Chassis; Rep. gr.40.
  N34-11241
–  Tie up the drive shaft as far as possible. Avoid damaging the paintwork on the drive shaft during this operation.
–  Position the catch pan under the gearbox.
  N37-10433
–  Release the screw in the rigid shaft with the socket insert -T10107A- or a commercially available 6°mm socket insert.
–  Pull out rigid shaft.
  N39-10437
–  Pull out rigid shaft gasket ring with multi-purpose tool -MP3-419- and -MP3-419/37-.
  N39-10439

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