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

Dismantling-reassembly

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2001
Section
Removing-refitting (Automatic) › Dismantling-reassembly
21 Gearbox and differentialDismantling-reassembly
Diagram showing the drive shaft connection at the wheel hub and suspension components
Illustrates gear shaft assembly with directional arrows for installation
Diagram illustrating the removal of the drive shaft from the wheel hub with arrows indicating pulling direction
Diagram showing the drive shaft being levered off the differential anchorage point, with inset detail of the joint
  1. Rotate the vertical link in order to withdraw the drive shaft from the wheel hub (repeat the procedure for the other side).
  2. Disconnect the drive shaft on the gearbox side from the differential, levering on the anchorage point.
  3. Disconnect the drive shaft on the timing gear side from the differential, levering on the anchorage point.

NOTE When refitting, reverse the procedure for removal, tightening the wheel hub nut to the specified torque.

To remove and refit the drive shafts, bear in mind the warnings mentioned under removing-refitting the gearbox.

DISMANTLING-REASSEMBLY

Diagram of a drive shaft placed in a vice, with arrows indicating the location of clips retaining the protective gaiter on the sliding joint
  1. Place the drive shaft in a vice, then remove the clips retaining the protective gaiter on the sliding joint on the gearbox side.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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