Drive shaft outer joint

DRIVE SHAFT OUTER JOINT

Service repair no - 47.10.04

Remove

1. Remove drive shaft and outer joint. See this section.
2. Place drive shaft in vice.

3. Remove clip securing gaiter to outer joint.
4. Fold back gaiter to gain access to outer joint.
5. Using a suitable drift against the inner part of the joint, remove joint from shaft.
6. Remove circlip from shaft and discard.
7. Inspect gaiter for signs of damage and renew if necessary.

Refit

1. Thoroughly clean outer joint and drive shaft.
2. Fit new circlip to drive shaft.
3. Position outer joint to shaft, use a screwdriver to press circlip into groove and push joint fully onto shaft.
4. Apply grease from the sachet supplied to the joint.
5. Fold back gaiter and locate on outer joint.
6. Using a Band-it thrift tool secure gaiter to outer joint with clip.
7. Remove drive shaft from vice.
8. Fit drive shaft and outer joint. See this section.

DRIVE SHAFT INNER JOINT

Service repair no - 47.10.14

Remove

1. Raise front of vehicle, one side.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove drive shaft and outer joint, but DO NOT remove drive shaft from front hub. See this section.
3. Position container beneath differential to collect fluid loss.

4. Using tool 18G 1240 release inner joint from differential.