Intermediate shaft, V6
Intermediate shaft, V6 |
To remove |
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Lift off the battery cover.
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Remove the negative lead from the battery.
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Lay down wing protectors and remove the generator cooling bellows (snap fastening).
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Relieve the belt tensioner with a 15 mm socket wrench in the centre and lift off the multigroove belt.
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Remove the belt tensioner.
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Undo the upper generator bolt.
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Raise the car.
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Remove the RH wheel.
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Remove the cover for the belt system. Remove any fasteners for the headlamp position sensor (option). Push the sensor to one side.
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Tap out the drive shaft from the intermediate shaft using a brass drift/hammer.
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Undo the clips on the brake hose and the ABS cable mountings.
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Remove the outer suspension arm through bolt from the steering swivel member.
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Prise loose and lower the suspension arm and secure it in this position with a block of wood between the suspension arm and the anti-roll bar.
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Turn the wheel to the left for better access to the drive shaft. Knock the drive shaft further out if necessary. Grip the MacPherson strut and pull. The drive shaft will then come with it. Then let it tilt down in front of the suspension arm.
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Remove the lower generator bolt.
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Remove the bolts securing the intermediate shaft bearing bracket.
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Unplug the electrical connection from the oil pressure switch.
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Tilt up the generator and place a wedge underneath to keep it in position.
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Place a receptacle under the gearbox and carefully pull out the intermediate shaft.
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To fit |
1. |
Fit
83 95 162 Protective collar, drive shafts
into the sealing ring.
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Make sure that the intermediate shaft is clean and then align the intermediate shaft in the tool.
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3. |
Push in the rest of the shaft.
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4. |
Fit the bearing bracket bolts.
Tightening torque 45 Nm (33 lbf ft) |
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Ensure the adjuster sleeve on the generator is protruding about 1 mm to facilitate fitting.
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Fit the lower generator bolt.
Tightening torque 47 Nm (35 lbf ft) |
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Connect the oil pressure switch and fasten the cable clips and cable tie.
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Lubricate the drive shaft splines with universal paste 87 81 684. See
Summary of lubricants and sealants
. Tilt out the MacPherson strut and attach the drive shaft to the intermediate shaft until the circlip snaps in place. Make sure the dust boot is fitted to the intermediate shaft.
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Fit the ball joint to the steering swivel member and tighten.
Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 lbf ft)
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Secure the brake hose to the mounting on the steering swivel member and fit the clips. Fit the ABS cable. (2 mountings)
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Fit the headlamp level sensor (option) if applicable. Fit the cover for the belt system.
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12. |
Fit the wheel. See
Wheels
Tightening torque 110 Nm (80 lbf ft)
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Tighten the upper generator bolt and fit the belt tensioner and multigroove belt.
Tightening torque 47 Nm (35 lbf ft) |
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Lower the car to the floor.
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Fit the generator cooling bellows.
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Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
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17. |
Fill up with automatic transmission fluid to the correct level. See
Automatic transmission, fluid level.
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18. |
Set the clock and radio code if applicable.
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