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Fiat Bravo/Brava (182) Factory Service Manual (1995-2001)04 · 21 Gearbox and differential
04 · Transmission

Dismantling

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2001
Section
Drive shafts (1370 12v) › Dismantling
21 Gearbox and differentialDismantling · page 1 of 2
Diagram showing the drive shaft connected to the differential and suspension components, with arrows indicating removal direction.
Diagram showing a hand using a tool to remove a circlip from a drive shaft joint.
Diagram of a tripod joint on a drive shaft with a circlip removed and placed beside it.
1. Disconnect the drive shaft from the differential levering on the engagement point, then withdraw it from the car.

NOTE To refit, reverse the procedure for removal, tightening the hub nut to the specified torque.

DISMANTLING

2. Place the drive shaft in a vice, remove the protective gaiter from the joint on the gearbox side, then remove the joint. 3. Remove the circlip from the tripod joint and withdraw the joint from the drive shaft.

NOTE If the joint is damaged, it should be renewed.

4. Undo the clip on the protective gaiter on the gearbox side, then withdraw it from the drive shaft.
Diagram showing the protective gaiter on the gearbox side of the drive shaft.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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