Special tools required:

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23 1 040
24 1 040
26 1 070
26 1 110

Remove propeller shaft.

Lift out retainer.

Installation:

Replace retaining ring.

Fig 1: Locating Retaining Ring

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Drive out knurled pin.

Installation:

Install shims (1).

Fig 2: Installing Shims

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Press gaiter off constant velocity joint.

Installation:

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

Insert sealing washer (1) in constant velocity joint.

Fig 3: Inserting Sealing Washer In Constant Velocity Joint

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Detach constant velocity joint with special tool 26 1 070 or 26 1 110.

Fig 4: Detaching Constant Velocity Joint With Special Tool 26 1 070 Or 26 1 110

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Installation:

Drive on constant velocity joint with special tool 23 1 040 or 24 1 040 as far as it will go.

Fig 5: Driving On Constant Velocity Joint With Special Tool 23 1 040 Or 24 1 040

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Installation:

Shoulder (1) for sealing washer must point to gaiter.

Toothing/splines must be free from grease.

Thread locking: apply Loctite 648.

IMPORTANT: Keep Loctite out of ball paths.

Clean toothing/splines and apply a light coating of oil.

Fig 6: Identifying Shoulder For Sealing Washer

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