SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk1 > Running gear | Running gear, axles, steering | Front suspension, drive shafts | Articulated half shafts | Complete half shaft with tripod type joint: repairs

Fitting the tripod

The bevel -arrow- on the tripod should face the half shaft and it helps the fitting process.

–	Insert the tripod onto the half-shaft according to the marks that were made previously and insert it to the limit.

–	Fit the securing ring and ensure that it is correctly seated.

–	Insert the rollers in the tripod according to the marks.

–	Move the joint casing onto the rollers and secure it.

–	Remove the complete half shaft from the bench vice and attach it to the joint casing.

–	Insert the square shaped joining ring -arrow- from the repair kit.

Due to the square shape of the join ring, a direct seal is achieved between the tripod joint and the join flange.

Note

Thus there is no need for a cover!

–	Introduce 60 grams of grease for complete half shafts, from the repair kit, on the rear side of the tripod joint.

–	Fit the dust guard to the joint.

–	Fit the spring clip.

–	Tense the small strip clamp.

Note

Apply caution for installation!

–	Secure the tripod joint using adhesive tape so that it does not slip back when fitting the complete half shaft.

–	The adhesive tape will not be removed until the joint is tightened to the joining bracket.

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