Drive shaft universal joint (wheel side), replace F17
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Drive shaft universal joint (wheel side), replace F17
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Clamp the drive shaft in a vice
Use protective vice clamps
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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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Slide the rubber gaiter (2) rearwards on the drive shaft.
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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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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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Remove the circlip (1) from the universal joint
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Remove the rubber gaiter (2) from the drive shaft
To fit
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Fit a new circlip (1) in the joint
Note: Make sure the circlip is properly positioned.
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Slide a new rubber gaiter (2) with new clip on the drive shaft.
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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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Fill the joint and rubber gaiter with special grease
Note: Use the special grease included in the kit.
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Fit the rubber gaiter (3) 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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