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Outer drive shaft universal joint

Outer drive shaft universal joint

Cleaning when changing rubber gaiter



1. Make sure the shaft and gaiter are clean. Fasten the drive shaft in a vice.

2. Loosen the clamps on the outer universal joint and press the rubber gaiter a way up the shaft. Clean the joint from grease.

3. Expand the circlip and tap off the universal joint from the shaft with a hammer and a brass drift.

4. Turn the bearing so that the steel balls can be removed.


5. Turn the inner steel ball cage so that it can be removed out of the outer cage.

6. Lift out the outer cage.

7. Wipe balls and other parts clean.


To assemble



1. Fit a new rubber gaiter on shaft.

2. Place the outer cage in the universal joint.

3. Place the inner cage in the outer cage and turn it so that the steel balls can be positioned.

4. Press in each ball.

5. Fill the universal joint with 80 g of new Molycote VN 2461 C grease, see Summary of lubricants and sealants .


6. Press the drive shaft into the universal joint.

7. Place the new rubber gaiter in the correct position and fit new clamps.