Drive Shaft Left, Replacing
Drive shaft left, replacing
Special tools:
999 5462 Jimmy tool 999 5462 Jimmy Tool
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 is always correct.
Removal
Preparatory work
Remove:
- the wheel
- the nut for the anti-roll bar link in the spring strut. Counterhold using a torx wrench to prevent the boot from turning. Unhook the link
- the screw for the drive shaft. Press or knock the drive shaft 20-30 mm into the hub
- the nut for the ball joint / link arm. Counterhold using a Torx wrench so that the ball joint boot does not rotate.
Remove the splash guard under the engine (Applies to vehicles with manual transmissions and automatic AW50-42 transmissions).
Press down on the control arm.
Use tensioning strap 999 5682 Tensioner band 999 5682 Tensioner Band.
Position the tensioning straps as close to the ball joints as possible.
Use the tensioning straps to press down the control arm until it is in contact with the sub-frame.
Unhook the spring strut / ball joint from the control arm.
Removing the drive shaft from the wheel hub
Pull out the spring strut and remove the drive shaft from the hub. Hold the spring strut to one side using a tensioning strap for more space when removing the drive shaft.
Caution! On later version cars, there is a rubber seal on the outer constant velocity joint. Do not damage the seal. It will be needed for installation.
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).
Use jimmy tool 999 5462 Jimmy tool 999 5462 Jimmy Tool when removing the drive shaft.
Note! Pull the constant velocity joint, not the drive shaft joints, when removing the drive shaft. There is no axial pinion.
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 mating surface at the end of the drive shaft. Use wheel bearing grease P/N 116 1241-3 (80 g). Press the drive shaft into the transmission.
Caution! Check that the catch goes into the groove by pulling the drive shaft constant velocity joint, not the drive shaft. There is no axial stop in the inner joint.
Installing the sealing ring for the outer joint on the drive shaft
Note! On early version cars without a sealing ring, a sealing ring can be installed, P/N 949 2980
Check that the sealing ring is undamaged.
Install the sealing ring for the constant velocity joint housing as illustrated.
Installing the drive shaft and control arm
Note! For tightening torques, see the relevant specifications.
Align the drive shaft in the hub and the spring strut ball joint pinion on the control arm. Release the tensioning strap so that the control arm is released.
Warning! Take care not to trap your fingers when releasing the tensioning strap.
Install:
- a new M12 nut for the ball joint. Tighten. See applicable specifications. Counterhold using a Torx wrench so that the ball joint boot does not twist
- a new screw for the drive shaft/wheel hub. Tighten.
- the link for the anti-roll bar to the spring strut. Use a new M12 nut. Tighten. Counterhold using a Torx wrench when tightening the nut to the spring strut so that the ball joint boot does not twist.
Checking the transmission fluid level
Note! Applies only to cars with manual transmissions.
Remove the level/filling plug.
Use only Transmission fluid P/N 116 1745-3 (1 liter).
Install the level/filling plug. Tighten. See the relevant specifications.
Installing other components
Install:
- the splash guard under the engine (Applies to vehicles with manual and automatic AW50-42 transmissions)
- the wheel. See Installing wheels Service and Repair.
Checking the transmission fluid level
Note! Only applies to cars with AW 50-42 automatic transmissions.
Check the oil level.