Outer drive-shaft universal joint
Outer drive-shaft universal joint |
To remove |
Important | ||
The drive assembly is very susceptible to dirt. |
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1. |
Clean the drive shaft thoroughly.
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2. |
Set up the drive shaft in a vice with soft jaws.
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3. |
Remove the clamps on the outboard drive shaft universal joint.
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4. |
Press in the boot on the shaft as far as possible.
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5. |
Tap away the outboard drive shaft universal joint with a splinterproof plastic mallet.
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6. |
Remove the boot.
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To fit |
1. |
Fill 185 g
87 92 798 Drive shaft grease, man
in the universal joint. Whatever does not fit is added to the gaiter.
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2. |
Fit the boot onto the drive shaft. Push it in to the inner groove on the shaft. Secure it with the small clamp ring with
30 16 235 Piers
.
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3. |
Fill the remaining grease into the boot.
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4. |
Fit the drive shaft into the outboard drive shaft universal joint. Check first that the circlip is in place in the groove.
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5. |
Press on the shaft until the circlip snaps in place.
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6. |
Attach the boot and fit the large clamping ring.
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Cleaning |
2. |
Clean the parts thoroughly.
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3. |
Fit the ball cage with the internal groove upwards.
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4. |
Fit the ball cage hub inside the ring with the circlip groove inward in the drive shaft universal joint.
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5. |
Turn the ball cage and insert the balls in place one after the other.
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6. |
Fit the universal joint as described in
"To fit
outer drive shaft universal joint"
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