Replacing the bellows of the joint at the transmission end

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Release the clamps (1) and (2), and cut and remove them with the special tool 0 494 152 (32 1 260) in a transverse direction to the ear.
Release the bellows (3) from the joint housing (4) in the arrow direction.
Pull the joint housing (4) down in the arrow direction.

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Release the circlip (1) for the tripod (2) from the output shaft (3).

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Seal bore of output shaft with a screw (2).
Pull down tripod (1) using special tool 0 493 994 (11 8 310) .

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Remove all traces of previous lubricating grease.
Pull down bellows (1) from output shaft (2).

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Replace the bellows (1) and the circlips.
Parts: Clamps
Push the circlip up onto the output shaft (2).
Slide the bellows (1) onto the output shaft (2).

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Clean tripod (2).
Position the tripod (2) on the output shaft in such a way that the flat side (1) points to the circlip.

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Hit the tripod (1) using the standard tool (2) and the standard tool (3) further onto the output shaft until the circlip can be mounted.
Standard tool: Socket wrench for hexagon head

Socket wrench for hexagon

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Socket wrench for hexagon (SW24)

For output shafts by the manufacturer neapco, the dimension (A) cannot be exceeded.

Dimension (A) = 4.9 mm
Replace the circlip (1).
Parts: Circlip
Mount the circlip (1) for the tripod (2) on the output shaft (3).
Grease tripod (2) and the joint housing (see table).

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In order to grease the inboard CV joint, it is imperative to observe the specific lubricating grease and quantity!

Part number of bellows	8 680 223	8 488 704	8 657 288
Part number of lubricating grease	2 286 018	2 179 708	2179708
Amount of lubricating grease	140 g	165 g	165 g

CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Lubricating grease Renolit CX-TP 1

100 g, Bag

83192286018

CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Lubricating grease One Lube Improved

110g, Bag

83232179708

Slide the joint housing (4) onto the tripod in the arrow direction.
Mount the bellows (3) on the joint housing (4) in the arrow direction.
Position the circlips (1) and (2) on the bellows (3).

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Position the bellows (1) for the taper (2) on the output shaft.

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Position the hook fastener of the circlip (1) in the center of the joint housing (2) as shown.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Observe the notes on the disassembly and installation of low profile hose clamps and ear hose clamps!
For additional information see: 31 60... NOTES ON THE DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF LOW PROFILE HOSE CLAMPS .
For additional information see: NOTES ON INSTALLATION OF EAR HOSE CLAMPS .

Check the position from joint housing (4) and the bellows (3), correct if necessary.
Tighten the circlips (1) and (2).

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