Removing inner gaiter

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Clean output shaft and clamp with a cloth in vice.

Unfasten hose clip (1).

Using a suitable tool, force gaiter cap (2) off joint or sealing cover.

Fig 1: Cleaning Output Shaft And Clamp With Cloth In Vice

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Push back gaiter with cap.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Make sure that joint does not fall apart.

Clamp joint (1) in vice.

Using a suitable tool, force sealing cover (2) off joint (1).

Fig 2: Clamping Joint In Vice

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IMPORTANT: Mark positions in relation to each other of ball hub, ball cage and joint at ends.

NOTE: If the joint falls apart, it can only be reassembled correctly with the aid of the markings.

Fig 3: Identifying Ball Hub

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Remove circlip (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Circlip

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Grip output shaft.

Using special tool 26 1 110 and a suitable tool (for hollow shaft 21 2 120 ), press output shaft out of joint (1).

Clean joint (1) carefully.

Fig 5: Pressing Output Shaft Out Of Joint

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NOTE: All traces off old grease must be removed.

Detach gaiter from output shaft.