26 11 160 Replacing constant-velocity joint for propeller shaft

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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).

NOTE: Replace sealing cap (1) with seal.

Fig 1: Removing Sealing Cap

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NOTE: Installation sequence:

Constant-velocity joint
Seal
Sealing cap

Fig 2: Identifying Constant-Velocity Joint And Seal With 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.

NOTE: Do not tighten down clamp (1) yet.

Fig 6: Detaching Cap With Gaiter

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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.

NOTE: Keep toothing free of grease.

Inject new grease into constant velocity joint from rubber gaiter and flange sides.

Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool (23 1 160)

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

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

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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).

NOTE: Align sealing cap and seal to bores of constant-velocity joint with screw.

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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