| Description and Operation Driveshafts Conventional driveshafts are used on the front axle. For servicing purposes it is important to note that the inner tripod joints are pressed onto the shaft. This has made it possible to reduce noise levels when the vehicle is pulling away from standing. The outer joint has not been approved for service repairs, so in the event of a fault it is necessary to replace the complete shaft and outer joint assembly. The inner joints are dismantled with the aid of a puller. The driveshaft needs to be removed first. In order to install a new boot on the outer joint, it is first necessary to remove the driveshaft and then disassemble the inner joint. A special service kit is available in service for this purpose, consisting of the inner and outer boot and the necessary small parts. The same amount of grease is used to pack the inner and outer joints. The PAC nut used for securing the driveshaft to the wheel hub must not be reused. 1 - Securing clip for bearings 2 - Heat shield (only for vehicles with a petrol engine) It should also be noted that vehicles with a petrol engine have an additional heat shield on the bearing of the intermediate shaft of the right-hand driveshaft. This is required to prevent the grease in the bearing from overheating as a result of the closeness to the catalytic converter. | 
