Drive shaft and outer joint - ’d’ series (page 2 of 2)

7. Remove inner joint from shaft.
8. Remove bearings from spider.
9. Remove circlip retaining spider to shaft.

10. Using tool 18G 2 remove spider from shaft.

11. Remove stopper ring from shaft.
12. Remove gaiter from shaft and inspect for damage and renew if necessary.
13. Fit new drive shaft to vice.
14. Clean shaft and joint components.

Refit

1. Fit gaiter to shaft.
2. Fit stopper ring to shaft, fit spider to shaft and secure with circlip.
3. Fit bearings to spider with shoulders facing outwards.
4. Apply 100g to 118g of grease from the sachet to outer joint and bearings.
5. Fit joint onto shaft.
6. Position gaiter to joint and use a Band-it thriftool to secure the 2 new clips.
7. Fit drive shaft. See this section.