Drive Unit - Front (2nd Generation) - Remove And Install: Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

NOTE: When installing the halfshaft(s) into the drive unit:

Make sure that the opening of the snap ring is facing towards the bottom of the drive unit.
Do not damage or displace the oil seal.

Verify that the halfshaft is fully seated:

Carefully push the halfshaft into the drive unit until there is an audible "click" from the halfshaft stub contacting the pinion shaft.
There will be a slight pulling sensation on the halfshaft as the halfshaft circlip locks into place.

Pull on the inner halfshaft cup to confirm that the circlip is locked into place. If the halfshaft detaches from the drive unit then reinstall the halfshaft and then test that it is fully seated.

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After the installation of the front drive unit, perform the following:
1. Partial refill and bleed of the cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM - PARTIAL REFILL AND BLEED .
2. A/C Refrigerant Recovery and Recharge. See A/C REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
3. Brake bleed procedure. See BLEED OR FLUSH PROCEDURE - SYSTEM (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
4. If a new front drive unit was installed, perform a software reinstall. See FIRMWARE REINSTALL - TOUCHSCREEN .