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

Drive shaft and outer joint (page 4 of 5)

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Repairs
Drive shaftsDrive shaft and outer joint · page 4 of 5
Diagram
  1. Using a suitable drift, release drive shaft from inner joint.

CAUTION: Take care not to damage gaiter on drive shaft inner joint.

  1. Remove nut and disconnect front hub from upper suspension arm.
  2. Retain position of inboard joint gaiter and remove drive shaft and hub as an assembly.
Retain position of inboard joint gaiter and remove drive shaft and hub as an assembly.
  1. Remove hub nut and split collar securing front hub to drive shaft. Withdraw drive shaft from hub.

Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.

Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
  1. Remove hub bearing water shield.

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