Drive Shaft Right, Replacing

Drive shaft right, replacing

Special tools:
999 5488 PLUGS 999 5488 Plugs
999 5682 Tensioner band 999 5682 Tensioner Band

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removal

Preparatory work





Remove:
- the drive shaft from the wheel hub. See
- the splash guard under the engine.

Removing the drive shaft from the transmission




Position a container under the transmission to collect the oil (Applies to cars with manual and automatic AW50-42 transmissions).
Remove the bearing cap from the support bearing for the drive shaft.
Pull the drive shaft out of the transmission.

Note! Pull the inner section of the drive shaft closest to the transmission when removing it. There is no axial stop in the inner joint.

Note! Take care not to damage the drive shaft when removing it from the transmission.

Install sealing plug 999 5488 PLUGS 999 5488 Plugs in the transmission (applies to vehicles with manual and automatic AW50-42 transmissions).

Installation

Installing the drive shaft in the transmission




Lubricate the drive shaft mating surface. Use wheel bearing grease P/N 116 1241-3 (80 g).
Install the drive shaft on the transmission and the mounting for the pilot bearing with the bearing cap and the 2 M8 screws. Tighten.
Install the drive shaft to the wheel hub.

Checking the transmission fluid level
The following applies to cars with manual transmissions:

Installing other components





Install:
- the splash guard under the engine
- the wheel.

Checking the transmission fluid level

Note! Only applies to cars with AW 50-42 automatic transmissions.

Check the oil level.