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Inner constant-velocity joint on rear halfshaft, extraction and pressing on - AR35.30-P-0660-02I

REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Shell halves (2 ea.) for pressing off and caulking the inner constant velocity joint. WF58.50-P-3530-01A
Fig 1: Identifying Drift (116 589 15 15 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Jaws (220 589 02 31 00)
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  1. Measure and note distance (a) from end face of propeller shaft to constant velocity joint.

    IMPORTANT Distance (a) is usually approx. 4.0 mm to 4.3 mm.

    Fig 3: Measuring Distance (A) From End Face Of Propeller Shaft To Constant Velocity Joint
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    Pressing off 

  2. Press off constant velocity joint using the shop-made shell halves (063a) and the SPECIAL TOOL drift (063).
  3. Clean constant velocity joints.
    Fig 4: Identifying Shop-Made Shell Halves And Drift
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    Pressing on 

  4. Fit constant velocity joint on rear axle shaft so that the collar (arrow) points towards the center of the rear axle shaft.
    Fig 5: Locating Constant Velocity Joint Onto Rear Axle Shaft
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  5. SPECIAL TOOL Mount the clamping jaws (067) on the boot collar of the rear axle shaft (arrow).
    Fig 6: Locating Rear Axle Shaft
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    SPECIAL TOOL

  6. Place rear axle shaft with clamping jaws (067) on the press.
  7. Press on constant velocity joint all the way using SPECIAL TOOL drift (063).
    Fig 7: Locating Clamping Jaws
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  8. Press on constant velocity joint using a suitable tube until the previously measured and noted distance (a) has been reached.

    IMPORTANT Dimension (a) is usually approx. 4.0 mm to 4.3 mm.

    Fig 8: Identifying Clamping Jaws And Drift
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