FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Drive Axle Overview






Drive Axle Overview






1 Nut

500 Nm

Always replace if removed.

2 Outer CV Joint

Replace only as complete unit.

Removing and Installing, refer to => [ Drive Axle ] Rear Suspension.

For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

3 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning Clamp on Large Diameter ] Rear Suspension.

4 Protective Boot

Check for tears and scuffing.

Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).

5 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Rear Suspension.

6 Securing Ring

Always replace if removed.

Insert in shaft groove.

7 Drive Axle

For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

8 Protective Boot

Check for tears and scuffing.

Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).

9 Inner CV Joint

Replace only as complete unit.

Removing, refer to => [ Drive Axle ] Rear Suspension.

For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

10 Securing Ring

Always replace if removed.

Insert into the inner CV joint groove.