Drive shaft left, replacing: Removal

Preparatory work

Fig 1: Locating Nut For Drive Shaft, Ball Joint And Control Arm

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Remove:

the wheel
the nut for the anti-roll bar link in the spring strut. Counterhold using a Torx wrench to prevent the boot from turning. Unhook the link
the screw for the drive shaft. Press or knock the drive shaft 20-30 mm into the hub
the nut for the ball joint/link arm. Counterhold using a Torx wrench so that the ball joint boot does not rotate.

Remove the splash guard under the engine (Applies to vehicles with manual transmissions and automatic AW50-42 transmissions).

Fig 2: Positioning Tensioning Straps As Close To Ball Joints

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Press down on the control arm.

Use tensioning strap 9995682 .

Position the tensioning straps as close to the ball joints as possible.

Use the tensioning straps to press down the control arm until it is in contact with the sub-frame.

Unhook the spring strut/ball joint from the control arm.

Removing the drive shaft from the wheel hub

Fig 3: Identifying Spring Strut And Drive Shaft Removal

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Pull out the spring strut and remove the drive shaft from the hub. Hold the spring strut to one side using a tensioning strap for more space when removing the drive shaft.

CAUTION: On later version cars, there is a rubber seal on the outer constant velocity joint. Do not damage the seal. It will be needed for installation.

Removing the drive shaft from the transmission

Fig 4: Identifying Left Drive Shaft From Gearbox & Jimmy Bar

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Position a container under the transmission to collect the oil (Applies to cars with manual and automatic AW50-42 transmissions).

Use jimmy tool 9995462 when removing the drive shaft.

NOTE: Pull the constant velocity joint, not the drive shaft joints, when removing the drive shaft. There is no axial pinion.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the drive shaft when removing it from the transmission.

Install sealing plug 9995488 in the transmission (applies to vehicles with manual and automatic AW50-42 transmissions).