Universal Joint: Service and Repair

26 11 160 Replacing Constant Velocity Joint For Propeller Shaft

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove propeller shaft







Lever out sealing cap (1) from the constant velocity joint (3) with screwdriver (2).

NOTE: Replace sealing cap (1) with gasket.







NOTE:
Installation sequence:
1. Constant velocity joint
2. Gasket
3. Sealing cap







Lever out fuse.

Installation note:
Replace circlip.







Press off cap from constant velocity joint.

Installation note:
Insert sealing washer (1) into constant velocity joint.







Pull off constant velocity joint (1) with special tool 26 1 110 and commercially available tool (2).







Release clamp (1) and pull off cap with gaiter.
Push on new cap with gaiter.

NOTE: Do not yet tighten clamp (1).







Fit constant velocity joint up to limit position with special tool 23 1 160.
Align bore holes of constant velocity joint and cap to each other.
Tighten clamp of gaiter.

NOTE:
Keep gearing free of grease.
Pack new grease from the gaiter and flange side into the constant velocity joint.







NOTE: Prepare special tool 31 2 102 and 31 2 104.







Press in sealing cap into the constant velocity joint (1) with special tool 26 1 121, 26 1 122, 31 2 102 and 31 2 104.

NOTE: Align sealing cap and gasket to the bore holes of the constant velocity joint with screw.







Push cap (1) onto the constant velocity joint (2).