Damper

8RM 0801

Damper

1. Release damper securing clip and discard it.
2. Slide damper from shaft.
3. Clean joint and shaft end.

Refit

8RM 0802

1. Measure along shaft for fitting of damper.
   1.4 Models:
   R.H. shaft 'A' = 405 – 411 mm
   L.H. shaft 'B' = 148 – 154 mm
   2.0 Models:
   R.H. shaft 'A' = 129 – 135 mm
   L.H. shaft 'B' = 139 – 145 mm
   Diesel Models:
   R.H. shaft 'A' = 165 – 171 mm
   L.H. shaft 'B' = No damper
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 L.H. and R.H. 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.
15. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 100 Nm.
16. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

OUTER JOINT, GAITER AND DAMPER – 1.6

Service Repair No. Outer joint – 47.10.04
Service Repair No. Gaiter – 47.10.03
Service Repair No. Damper – 47.10.33

Remove

1. Raise front of vehicle, one side.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Remove drive shaft.
4. Place drive shaft in a vice.

8RM 0798

5. Release both gaiter clips and discard.
6. Slide gaiter along shaft to gain access to outer joint.

8RM 0799

7. Bend the joint and, using a suitable drift against the inner part of joint, remove joint from shaft.
8. Slide gaiter from shaft.
9. Inspect gaiter for signs of damage and renew if necessary.