31 60 535 Replacing Two Gaiters on Output Shaft(S) (Output Shaft(S) Removed)

31 60 535 Replacing two gaiters on output shaft(s) (output shaft(s) removed)





Grip output shaft (1) in vice with aluminum clamping jaws.

Note:

2 = Joint, wheel side

3 = Joint, transmission side





Replacing gaiter of joint on wheel side:
Release Low section band clamp (1) and band clamp (2).

Pull back rubber gaiter (3).

Installation note:
Feed gaiter (3) into groove of joint.





Press off joint (1) via contact pressure of circlip on shaft (2).

Installation note:
Replace circlip.

Push on joint until circlip can be heard to snap into place.





Lift out circlip (1).

Installation note:
Install circlip (1).





Pull off gaiter (1) over shaft (2).

Carefully clean all components with a cloth.

Note:
Re-grease constant velocity joint with the grease from the repair kit.





Replacing gaiter of joint on gearbox side:
Release band clamps (1, 2).

Pull back rubber gaiter (3).

Detach tulip element (4).

Installation note:
Feed gaiter (3) into groove of tulip element (4).

Align band clamp (1) so that hook fastener is as at flat end of tulip element (4).





Remove circlip (1).

Installation note:
Install circlip (1).

Detach tripod element (2) from shaft (3).

Pull off gaiter over shaft (3).

Carefully clean all components with a cloth.





Installation note:
Flat side (2) of tripod element (1) must point to circlip.

Note:
Re-grease constant velocity joint (tripod element) with the grease from the repair kit.