Manual Transmission Driveshaft Overview: Notes
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NOTE:
Constant velocity (CV) joints are packed with -G6- grease.
Outer CV joints:
| Outer joint dia. | Total grease required | Proportions: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint | Boot | ||
| 98 mm (3.9 in.) | 120 g (4.2 oz.) | 80 g (2.8 oz.) | 40 g (1.4 oz.) |
Inner CV joints:
| Inner joint dia. | Total grease required | Proportions: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint | Boot | ||
| 108 mm (4.3 in.) | 120 g (4.2 oz.) | 35 g (1.2 oz.) | 85 g (3.0 oz.) |
Re-grease the joints, if necessary, when replacing the CV joint boots.
- Circlip
- Remove and install with standard circlip pliers
- Gasket
- Always replace, remove protective backing and install on CV joint
- CV joint, inner
- 108 mm (4.2 in.) outer diameter
- Replace only as complete assembly
- Removing Fig. 1 Pressing off inner CV joint
- Installing Fig. 2 Installing inner CV joint
- Lubricating MANUAL TRANSMISSION DRIVESHAFT OVERVIEW
- Boot with cap
- With vent hole
- Check for cracks and abrasion
- Drive off gently with mandrel
- Before assembling, seal with -D3- on face of CV joint
- Splined shaft
- Different lengths for left and right sides
- Clamp
- Always replace
- Tightening Fig. 3 Tightening clamps
- CV boot
- Check for cracks and abrasion
- Before tightening clamp, ventilate CV boot Fig. 4 Ventilating CV joint boot
- Clamp
- Always replace
- Tightening Fig. 3 Tightening clamps
- Dished washer
- Installation position Fig. 6 Installation position of dished washer, spacer washer and circlip
- Spacer washer
- Installation position Fig. 6 Installation position of dished washer, spacer washer and circlip
- Circlip
- Always replace
- Installation position Fig. 6 Installation position of dished washer, spacer washer and circlip
- When assembling, install in ring groove on shaft (not visible when CV joint is installed)
- CV joint, outer
- 98 mm (3.9 in.) outer diameter
- Replace only as complete assembly
- Removing Fig. 5 Removing outer CV joint
- To install, drive CV joint onto shaft with plastic hammer, engage up to circlip
- Lubricating MANUAL TRANSMISSION DRIVESHAFT OVERVIEW