Drive axle universal joint (gearbox side), remove and install F17
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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       | 2. | Clamp the drive shaft in a vice 
 
 
         Use protective vice clamps
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       | 3. | Remove the clips of the rubber gaiter (1) 
 
 
         Use a suitable tool
         
         Note: It is not possible to remove the clips without destroying them.
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       | 4. | Slide the rubber gaiter (2) rearwards on the drive shaft (arrow) 
 
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       | 5. | Clean the drive shaft universal joint 
 
 
         Clean the drive shaft universal joint thoroughly so that the circlip (1) is easily accessible.
           
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       | 6. | Remove the universal joint from the drive shaft 
 
 
         Undo the circlip (1) using circlip pliers (2)
         
         Remove the universal joint from the drive shaft (arrow)
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       | 7. | Remove the circlip (1) from the universal joint 
 
   
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       | 8. | Remove the rubber gaiter (2) from the drive shaft 
 
 
         To fit
        
 
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       | 9. | Fit a new circlip (1) in the joint 
 
 
         Note: Make sure the circlip is properly positioned.
           
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       | 10. | Slide a new rubber gaiter (2) with new clip on the drive shaft. 
 
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       | 11. | Slide the universal joint on the drive shaft 
 
 
         Note: Slide the joint in on the drive shaft until the circlip (1) engages.
           
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       | 12. | Fill the joint and rubber gaiter with special grease 
 
 
         Note: Use the special grease included in the kit.
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       | 13. | Fit the rubber gaiter on the joint and drive shaft 
 
 
         Slide the rubber gaiter on the joint
         
         Note: Make sure that the rubber gaiter is properly positioned on the drive shaft and joint.
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