Drive shaft

DRIVE SHAFT

Service repair no - 47.10.01

CAUTION: The vehicle is fitted with either an early type or modified type driveshaft inner joint. The type of joint fitted will depend on the type of differential oil seal that is fitted to the gearbox. For information on types of differential oil seals. See MANUAL GEARBOX, Repairs.

Remove

1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Remove 2 scrivets and Torx screw securing closing panel.
4. Remove closing panel.
5. Place a jack under lower suspension arm and raise hub.

6. Fit a wedge between suspension upper arm and subframe. Lower suspension onto wedge and remove jack.

CAUTION: Ensure that an appropriate wedge is used to prevent any damage occurring to the suspension components.

7. Position container to collect oil spillage from gearbox.

8. With an assistant pressing the brake pedal, remove and discard drive shaft nut.
9. Remove bolt securing ABS sensor to hub and collect spacer.

10. Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to hub.
11. Release caliper and tie aside.
12. Remove bolt securing lower arm to hub.
13. Remove nut securing rear link to hub.
14. Break taper joint using tool 18G 1584 and release rear link.
15. Remove bolt securing anti-roll bar link to hub.