Removal and installation the left axle shaft
Caution: The following procedures should only be performed on a cooled vehicle.
1. Completely remove the exhaust system.
Note: Continuation of work is described in the section "Removal and installation the right axle shaft".
2. Installation should be carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the above notes.
3. Check the correct position of the axle shaft in the rear axle gearbox.
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