Drive shaft and inner joint and gaiter

Refit

1. Measure along shaft for fitting of damper. RH shaft A = 264 - 270 mm LH shaft B = 221 - 227 mm
2. Mark the shaft for fitting position.
3. Lubricate shaft to aid fitting of damper.
4. Position new clip on shaft.
5. Fit damper to shaft with flange facing inner joint.

NOTE: Dampers for LH and RH shafts are not interchangeable.

6. Fit clip around damper flange.
7. Secure damper with clip.
8. Clean lubricant from shaft.
9. Fit new circlip to shaft.
10. Fit gaiter to shaft.
11. Position outer joint to shaft, use a screwdriver to press circlip into its groove and push joint fully onto shaft.
12. Smear grease from the sachet around joint.
13. Position gaiter to joint and use a Band-it thriftool to secure the 2 new clips.
14. Fit drive shaft. See this section.
15. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
16. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER JOINT AND GAITER

Service repair no - Drive shaft and inner joint - 47.10.25 Gaiter - 47.10.16

Remove

1. Raise front of vehicle, one side.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Remove drive shaft. See this section.
4. Place drive shaft in a vice and remove outer joint, gaiter and damper.

5. Release both inner joint gaiter clips and discard.
6. Slide gaiter from shaft.
7. Inspect gaiter for signs of damage and renew if necessary.
8. Clean shaft and joint.