Refitting

1. Withdraw the joint from the drive shaft and then withdraw the protective gaiter.

It is advisable to renew the protective gaiter whenever it is removed.

2. Undo the two screws, one of which is not in view, and remove the two half shells and the rubber buffer which constitute the damping weight.

When refitting, the damping weight must be returned to the same seating, recognizable on the shaft by a marked reduction of the outer diameter and by two thrust washers which define the outside dimensions of the damping weight.

3. Check that the drive shaft is not deformed or out of true, and that the surface in contact with the seal is not worn.

REFITTING

During reassembly, the constant velocity joints must be coupled to the shaft in accordance with the table. Category B joints match both categories of drive shaft; carry out a further check on the joint to make sure that there are no signs of seizure or scoring.