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Removal And Installation: Driveshaft: Notes

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  1. Transmission
  2. Gasket
    • For vehicles with manual transmission
    • Always replace
    • Remove protective backing and place on CV joint
  3. Driveshaft
    • For vehicles with manual transmission
    • Removing and installing Removing 
    • Repairing DRIVESHAFT, MANUAL TRANSMISSION 
    • Note different length for left and right sides depending on transmission type
    • Different CV joints depending on engine and/or transmission type
      WARNING:

      Before moving a car from which the driveshaft has been removed, first install an outer joint in place of the driveshaft-otherwise the wheel bearing will be damaged.

  4. Plate
  5. Bolt
    • M8 threads: 45 Nm (33 ft lb)
    • M10 threads: 80 Nm (59 ft lb)
  6. Bolt
    • 80 Nm (59 ft lb)
  7. Driveshaft with inner tripod joint
  8. Suspension strut
  9. Bolt/washer assembly
    • Always replace
    • Tighten to 200 Nm (148 ft lb) plus additional 1/4-turn (90°)
    • Loosen and tighten only with vehicle standing on wheels