Removal/refitting

REMOVAL/REFITTING

The following procedure refers to removal/refitting of the left-hand axle shaft. However, it is possible to wholly follow this procedure also for removing the righthand axle shaft.

• Set the car on a lift.
• Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
• Raise the car.
• Remove the wheel and mudflap from the left front wheel house.
• Working from the left wheelhouse, disconnect the electrical connection of the brake pad wear sensor.
• Slacken the screw fastening the ABS inductive sensor support bracket.

1. Slacken the bolts fastening the left constant velocity joint from the differential flange retrieving the safety plates.

36 ÷ 44 Nm
3.6 ÷ 4.5 kgm

1. Slacken the two bolts fastening the left upright to the shock absorber, then remove the upper bolt only. This operation makes it possible to pull back the axle shaft just enough to disconnect the joint.

1. Remove the caulking and the nut fastening the joint to the wheel hub.
2. Pull the axle shaft and remove it.

When refitting, tighten the nut fastening the axle shaft to the wheel hub as described in GROUP 44 - Wheels and hubs - "Front wheel upright (Boxer versions)".

DIS-ASSEMBLY OF JOINT ON GEARBOX SIDE

1. Remove the retainer ring.
2. Remove the gearbox side boot fastening clamps.
3. Pull the joint on the gearbox side off the axle shaft.
4. Separate the protective boot from the C.V. joint.

CAUTION: When refitting, change the boot and clamps.