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Outer drive shaft universal joint (B235R)

Outer drive shaft universal joint (B235R)

To dismantle


1. Make sure that the shaft and gaiters are clean. Clamp the drive shaft in a vice.

2. Undo the outer drive shaft universal joint's clamps and push the rubber gaiter a little way along the shaft.


3. Clean the universal joint from grease.

4. Tap the universal joint free using a plastic mallet.


To assemble


1. Fit a new rubber gaiter on shaft.


2. Fill the universal joint with 120 g of special grease, part no. (16) 87 81 676, see Summary of lubricants and sealants

3. Press the drive shaft into the universal joint.

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


Cleaning


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


2. Turn the inner cage for the steel balls into a position allowing the steel balls to be removed from the outer cage.

3. Lift out the outer cage.

4. Wipe balls and other parts clean.

5. Place the outer cage in the universal joint.

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

7. Press in each ball.