31 60... Securing right output shaft with special tool 31 4 180

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Special tools required:

Remove RIGHT MICROFILTER HOUSING COVER .

IMPORTANT: Use special tool to avoid preliminary damage to ball joint in upper control arm.

Press plugs out of spring strut dome.

Secure swivel bearing (1) with special tool 31 4 170 in installation position.

Fig 1: Identifying Swivel Bearing And Special Tool (31 4 170)

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Remove LOWER CONTROL ARM FRONT SPRING STRUT HOLDER AND FRONT AXLE CARRIER .

Press output shaft (1) with a suitable tool out of front differential and pull out approx. 6 cm.

Insert special tool 31 4 180 from above between output shaft (1) and bearing block (2).

Installation:

Slide output shaft as far as it will go into front differential. Output shaft must snap audibly into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Output Shaft, Beating Block, And Special Tool (31 4 180)

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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.