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Drive shaft, remove and install F17

Drive shaft, remove and install F17

To remove


1. Remove the relevant front wheel

Undo 5 bolts

Note: Mark the positions at the wheel hub

2. Remove the track rod end from the wheel spindle

Undo 1 nut

Press off the track rod end using 87 91 287 Puller, 150 mm


3. Remove the track rod link arm from the wheel spindle

Undo 1 bolt

Remove the track rod end from the wheel spindle by pulling down the link arm (arrow)

Note: Do not use a tensioning tool to remove the link arm from the wheel spindle.

4. Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub

Fit 89 96 951 Puller, drive shaft on the wheel hub

Note: Use 3 wheel bolts

Press the drive shaft out of the wheel hub

Note: Counterhold on the hexagon using an open ended wrench

5. Pull the drive shaft out of the gearbox

Press out from the gearbox with 87 92 376 or tap out the drive shaft using a small sledge hammer and a brass drift.

Warning

Use protective goggles to protect against flying splinters of metal.


Remove the drive shaft

Note: Oil will run out. Place a receptacle underneath.

To fit



6. Replace the circlip (1) on the drive shaft

Remove the circlip with a screwdriver

Fit a new circlip in the groove on the intermediate shaft


7. Fit the drive shaft in the gearbox

Insert 83 95 162 in the gearbox

Note: Use KM-6332 so as not to damage the gearbox sealing ring.

Press the drive shaft into the gearbox

Note: If necessary, drive the drive shaft into the gearbox using a plastic hammer on the joint housing until the circlip engages.

8. Fit the drive shaft on the wheel hub

Fit the drive shaft (1) in the wheel hub

Loosely tighten 1 new nut

Fit the track rod link arm (2) on the wheel spindle - tighten 1 new bolt with one new nut (50 Nm)

Tighten 1 nut (4)

Note: Tighten the nut to 150 Nm. Then loosen the nut 45° and tighten to 250 Nm.


9. Fit the dust cover (1) on the wheel hub

Knock in place with a suitable tool


10. Fit the track rod end (2) on the wheel spindle

Tighten 1 new nut (35 Nm)

11. Fit the lower engine cover

Tighten 10 bolts

12. Fit the front wheel .

13. Check gearbox fluid level and top up as necessary