26 11 160 Replacing constant-velocity joint for propeller shaft

Special tools required: 

• 23 1 160  See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SPECIAL TOOLS
• 26 1 110 
• 26 1 121 
• 26 1 122  See PROPELLER SHAFT - SPECIAL TOOLS
• 31 2 102 
• 31 2 104  See FRONT AXLE - SPECIAL TOOLS

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove PROPELLER SHAFT .

Lever sealing cap (1) with screwdriver (2) out of constant-velocity joint (3).

Fig 1: Levering Sealing Cap With Screwdriver

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Fig 2: Identifying Constant-Velocity Joint, Seal And Sealing Cap

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Lift off retainer

Installation: 

Replace circlip.

Fig 3: Locating Circlip

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Force cap off constant velocity joint.

Installation: 

Insert sealing washer (1) into constant-velocity joint.

Fig 4: Inserting Sealing Washer Into Constant-Velocity Joint

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Detach constant-velocity joint (1) with special tool 26 1 110  and commercially available special tool (2).

Fig 5: Detaching Constant-Velocity Joint With Special Tool

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Release clamp (1) and detach cap with gaiter.

Push on new cap with gaiter.

Fig 6: Detaching Cap

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Mount constant-velocity joint with special tool 23 1 160  up to stop.

Align bores of constant velocity joint and cap to each other.

Tighten down clamp on gaiter.

Fig 7: Mounting Constant-Velocity Joint With Special Tool

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Fig 8: Identifying Special Tools 31 2 102 And 31 2 104

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Press sealing cap with special tools 26 1 121  , 26 1 122  , 31 2 102  and 31 2 104  into constant-velocity joint (1).

Fig 9: Pressing Sealing Cap With Special Tools

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Push cap (1) onto constant-velocity joint (2).

Fig 10: Pushing Cap Onto Constant-Velocity Joint

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