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 wheel-side joint:
Release Low Profile band clamp (1) and band clamp (2).

Pull back rubber gaiter (3).

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

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





Installation:
Push on joint until retaining ring can be heard to snap into place.





Lift out retaining ring (1).

Installation:
Replace circlip (1).





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

Carefully clean all parts with a cloth.

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





Replacing gaiter of transmission-side joint:
Release band clamps (1, 2).

Pull back rubber gaiter (3).

Detach tulip element (4).

Installation:
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 retaining ring (1).

Installation:
Replace circlip (1).

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

Pull off gaiter over shaft (3).

Carefully clean all parts with a cloth.





Installation:
Flat side (2) of tripod element (1) must point to retaining ring.

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