42 21 37 Disassembling and assembling rear drive shaft - as of MY 2003 (All Models): Tools

Designation	Type	Number	Explanation
Circlip pliers	commercially available tool	68
Pliers for lug-type hose clamp	commercially available tool	74

Fig 1: Drive shaft components

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

No.	Designation	Qty.	Removal	Fitting
A	Outer joint
1	Hose clamp 69 x 10	1	Remove hose clamp using a hammer and chisel, for example. Do not damage boot.	Fit hose clamp with boot on the joint pin.
2	Boot	1	Remove boot from the shaft.
3	Hose clamp 35 x 10	1	Remove hose clamp using a hammer and chisel, for example. Do not damage boot.	Fit hose clamp on to the boot.
B	Inner joint
4	Hose clamp 35 x 10	1	Remove hose clamp using a hammer and chisel, for example. Do not damage boot.	Fit hose clamp on to the boot.
5	Boot	1	Remove boot from the shaft.
6	Clamp 69 x 10	1	Remove clamp using a hammer and chisel for example. Do not damage boot.	Fit clamp with boot on the cap. The clamp lug must be positioned between two bores on the joint.
7	Cap	1		Seal the sealing faces with special sealant (refer to Spare Parts Catalogue). Make sure the bores are aligned during positioning.
8	Joint	1	Press joint off the drive shaft.	Using a hammer and mandrel, drive the joint as far as it will go onto the drive shaft. Make sure that the holes line up with those in the cap.
9	Circlip 28 x 1.5	1	Remove circlip carefully with a pliers. (1)	Ensure that the circlip is seated correctly.
10	Closure cap	1	Remove cap.	Use two cheese-head bolts to center the cap. Ensure correct seating. Seal the sealing faces with special sealant (refer to Spare Parts Catalogue).
(1) Danger of injury.