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

Refitting

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2001
Section
Drive shafts (1370 12v) › Refitting
21 Gearbox and differentialRefitting
Diagram showing the constant velocity joint being fitted onto a drive shaft with an arrow indicating insertion direction

REFITTING

  1. 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-joint coupling on wheel side
Shaft classificationJoint classification
Categ.ColourCateg.Colour
ABlueABlue
BRedBWhite
CRed

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.

Diagram showing a hand fitting a circlip onto a tripod joint on a drive shaft with an arrow indicating insertion direction
  1. 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.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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