Drive shaft joint - outer

DRIVE SHAFT JOINT - OUTER

Service repair no - 47.10.04

Remove

1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove drive shaft. See this section.
3. Place drive shaft in vice.

4. Release both gaiter clips and discard.
5. Slide gaiter along shaft to gain access to outer joint.
6. Using a suitable drift against the inner part of joint, remove joint from shaft.
7. Inspect gaiter for damage and renew if necessary.
8. Remove circlip from shaft and discard.

Refit

1. Clean drive shaft and gaiter.
2. Fit new circlip to shaft.
3. Position outer joint to shaft, use a screwdriver to press circlip into its groove and push joint fully onto shaft.
4. Apply grease from the sachet to the joint.
5. Position gaiter to joint and use a Band-it thriftool to secure the 2 new clips.
6. Fit drive shaft. See this section.
7. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.