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Drivetrain - Axle Shaft Construction Change

S205-02

S-TYPE

DATE 10/02

MODEL
2003 MY S-TYPE NA

VIN
M45255-M72472

Rear Drive Halfshaft - Change In Specification From Hollow To Solid Shafts

Issue:

A change in specification to the rear drive halfshafts have been made to improve durability. The 'tubular' construction rear axle shaft has now been replaced by a 'solid bar' construction rear drive halfshaft.

Action:

If a normally aspirated (NA) 2003 MY 3.0L or 4.2L S-TYPE vehicle within the above VIN range, requires replacement of the existing 'tubular' rear drive halfshaft, install a vehicle set of 'solid bar' rear drive halfshafts.