Refitting
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1995–2001
- Section
- Drive shafts (1370 12v) › Refitting
REFITTING
- Refit the protective gaiter on the wheel side and fit the constant velocity joint, applying appropriate pressure.
It is advisable to replace the protective gaiters whenever they are removed, and it is important to fill both constant velocity joint and gaiter with TUTELA MRM2 grease.
| Shaft classification | Joint classification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Categ. | Colour | Categ. | Colour |
| A | Blue | A | Blue |
| B | Red | B | White |
| C | Red | ||
When refitting, the constant velocity joints must be coupled to the shaft as shown in the table. Category B joints are coupled with both categories of drive shaft; conduct a further check on the joint to make sure there are no signs of seizure or scoring.
- Refit the protective gaiter on the gearbox side, fit the tripod joint securing it with the circlip, and then fit the joint on the gearbox side and secure the gaiter with its clips.
It is advisable to replace the protective gaiters whenever they are removed, and it is important to fill both joint and gaiter with TUTELA MRM2 grease.
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