26 11 160 Replacing constant velocity joint for propeller shaft (M6)

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever out sealing cap (1) from the constant velocity joint (3) with screwdriver (2).

NOTE: Replace sealing cap (1) with gasket.

Fig 1: Removing Sealing Cap From Constant Velocity Joint Using Screwdriver

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NOTE: Installation sequence:

Fig 2: Identifying Constant Velocity Joint, Gasket And Sealing Cap

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Lever out fuse.

Installation note:

Replace circlip.

Fig 3: Locating Circlip

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Press off cap from constant velocity joint.

Installation note:

Insert sealing washer (1) into constant velocity joint.

Fig 4: Inserting Sealing Washer Into Constant Velocity Joint

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

Fig 5: Pulling Off Constant Velocity Joint

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Release clamp (1) and pull off cap with gaiter.

Push on new cap with gaiter.

NOTE: Do not yet tighten clamp (1).

Fig 6: Releasing Clamp And Pulling Off Cap With Gaiter

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Fit constant velocity joint up to limit position with special tool 23 1 160 .

Align bore holes of constant velocity joint and cap to each other.

Tighten clamp of gaiter.

NOTE: Keep gearing free of grease.
Pack new grease from the gaiter and flange side into the constant velocity joint.

Fig 7: Fitting Constant Velocity Joint Up To Limit Position

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NOTE: Prepare special tool 31 2 102 and 31 2 104.

Fig 8: Identifying Special Tool (31 2 102 And 31 2 104)

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

NOTE: Align sealing cap and gasket to the bore holes of the constant velocity joint with screw.

Fig 9: Pressing Sealing Cap Into Constant-Velocity Joint Using Special Tools

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

Fig 10: Pushing Cap Onto Constant Velocity Joint

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