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Inner universal joint

Inner universal joint

To dismantle



1. Remove the drive shafts as described in Drive shafts .

2. Clean, remove the circlip and pull out the tripod from the shaft. Use a suitable three-armed puller.

3. Pull the rubber gaiter from the drive shaft.

4. Wipe the universal joint, tripod and drive shaft.


To assemble



1. Fit the new rubber gaiter to the drive shaft and fit a new clamp.

2. Fit the tripod. Make sure that its bevelled edge is fitted inwards on the shaft.

3. Fit the circlip.

4. Fill the universal joint with new Shell Grease SL 0233, see Summary of lubricants and sealants .

5. Couple the drive shaft and tripod housing.

6. Thread on the rubber gaiter and fit a new clamp.

7. Fit the drive shafts as described in Drive shafts .