Damper

8RM 0800

10. Remove circlip from shaft and discard.
11. Clean shaft with emery cloth to remove rust.
12. Lubricate shaft with liquid soap to aid damper removal.

8RM 0801

Damper

13. Release damper securing clip and discard it.
14. Slide damper from shaft.
15. Clean joint and shaft end.

Refit

8RM 0802

1. Measure along shaft for fitting of damper:
   R.H. shaft 'A' = 220 ÷ 224 mm
   L.H. shaft 'B' = 301 ÷ 305 mm
2. Mark shaft for fitting position.
3. Lubricate shaft to aid fitting of damper.
4. Position new damper 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 gaiter to shaft.
10. Fit new circlip 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.

DRIVE SHAFT AND INNER JOINT AND GAITER – 1.4, 2.0 AND DIESEL

Service Repair No. Drive shaft and inner joint – 47.10.25
Service Repair No. 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.
4. Place drive shaft in a vice and remove outer joint, gaiter and damper.

8RM 0804

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.

Refit

1. Fit gaiter to shaft.
2. Smear grease from sachet around joint.
3. Position gaiter to joint and use a Band – it thriftool to secure 2 new clips.
4. Fit damper, gaiter and outer joint.
5. Fit drive shaft.
6. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 100 Nm.
7. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.