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Inner universal joint with tubular shaft, up to VIN 230011766

Inner universal joint with tubular shaft, up to VIN 230011766

Important

Great cleanliness must be observed on all work involving drive shafts and universal joints. Try to avoid dirt and dust getting into the universal joints. The surfaces around the drive shafts and universal joints must be cleaned carefully before commencing work.


To dismantle



1. Clean outside of the universal joint. Remove the clips holding the rubber gaiter. Lift aside the tripod housing.

2. Wipe clean and remove the circlip and pull the tripod from the shaft. Use a hammer and drift.

3. Pull the rubber gaiter from the drive shaft.

4. Clean the universal joint, tripod and drive shaft thoroughly.


To assemble



1. Fit the rubber gaiter to the drive shaft and fit a new clip.

2. Fit the tripod. Check that the chamfered edge on the tripod faces in towards the shaft.

3. Fit the circlip.

4. Pack the universal joint with 140 g of new grease, type (16) 87 92 749.

5. Couple the drive shaft and tripod housing.

6. Thread on the rubber gaiter and fit a new clip. Make note of the position of the clip, refer to the illustration.

7. Fit a new circlip to the u shaft.