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

Removing-refitting (page 7 of 9)

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo /Brava (182) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2001
Section
Removing-refitting (Automatic)
21 Gearbox and differentialRemoving-refitting · page 7 of 9
Diagram showing the connection of a drive shaft to the wheel hub and gearbox area
Diagram showing a hand levering a drive shaft away from an anchorage point on the vehicle chassis
Close-up diagram of a drive shaft joint with an inset showing the connection detail at the differential
  1. Rotate the vertical link so as to withdraw the drive shaft from the wheel hub (repeat the procedure for the other drive shaft).
  2. Disconnect the drive shaft on the gearbox side from the differential, levering on the anchorage point, and move it away from the working area.
  3. Disconnect the drive shaft on the timing gear side from the differential, levering on the anchorage point.
  4. Differential oil seals.

When withdrawing the drive shafts, take care not to damage the differential seals. Withdraw them perfectly horizontally.

  1. Remove the connectors shown in the figure in order to disconnect the oil pipes from the gearbox. Then place the pipes over to one side.
Diagram showing the differential housing with an arrow pointing to the oil seal location
Diagram showing the removal of connectors and oil pipes from the gearbox assembly

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Fiat Bravo

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