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Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)12 · Drive shafts
12 · Transmission

Drive shaft and outer joint

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Repairs › Drive shaft and outer joint
Drive shaftsDrive shaft and outer joint · page 1 of 5
Diagram
  1. Remove drive shaft inner joint.
  2. Remove and discard circlip from inner joint.

Refit

  1. Clean drive shaft inner joint.
  2. Inspect differential end cover oil seal for signs of damage and renew if necessary.
  3. Fit new circlip to inner joint.
  4. Fit inner joint to differential.

CAUTION: Ensure inner is securely retained in differential by circlip.

  1. Fit drive shaft and outer joint. See this section.
  2. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  3. Top-up engine oil. See MAINTENANCEMaintenance.

DRIVE SHAFT AND OUTER JOINT

Service repair no - 47.10.28

Remove

  1. Raise front of vehicle, one side.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel(s).
Drive shaft and outer joint – Remove road wheel(s).
  1. Remove split pin retaining drive shaft nut.
  2. Loosen nut securing front hub to drive shaft.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini

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