Page 390 of 2492
TRANSMISSION
Gaiter on wheel end
29
93033R
GE 86 seal
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
T. Av. 1256 Pliers for crimping OETIKER clips
T. Av. 1168 Pliers for CAILLAU clips
1 Stub axle cup
2 Spider
3 and 5 Retaining clips
4 Yoke shaft
6 Thermoplastic gaiter
7 Retaining star
A ABS ring (option)
98825R
REMOVAL
Remove the gaiter from the gearbox side, refer-
ring to the method below.
Unclip the small clip using tool T. Av. 1168.
29-10
Page 397 of 2492
DRIVESHAFTS
Gaiter on gearbox end
29
92303R
Remove as much grease as possible
Ease off the metal retaining cover. 1 Yoke
2 Spider
3 Metal retaining cover
4 Rubber gaiter
5 Retaining clip
6 Driveshaft
7 Metal insertRC 490 seal
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
T.Av. 1034 Pliers for crimping driveshaft
clips
92045S
REMOVAL
Unclip the three points of the metal cover with
the pliers.
92044S
Cut the retaining clip and the gaiter along its
whole length.
92046S
SEAL ON RIGHT HAND DRIVESHAFT
29-17
Page 398 of 2492
DRIVESHAFTS
Gaiter on gearbox end
29
90388S
REFITTING
Lubricate the driveshaft and slide on:
- a new retaining clip,
- the rubber gaiter (4) with the metal insert (7)
and the metal retaining cover (3). Remove the yoke.RC 490 seal
89145S
NOTE : as the yoke does not have a stop tab, it
can be removed without using force.
Do not remove the rollers from their respective
journals since the rollers and the needles match
each other and should never be interchanged.
Remove the circlips (depending on the model).
90387S
Never using thinners for cleaning these compo-
nents.
With a press, extract the triaxe component by
using a
FACOM U53G type extractor tool.
92048-1R
29-18
Page 399 of 2492
DRIVESHAFTS
Gaiter on gearbox end
29
92050S
Distribute the quantity of grease into the gaiter
and yoke.
NOTE : the amount of grease, given in the
"Consumables" chapter must be complied with.
Position:
- the gaiter and its metal insert into the metal
retaining cover,
- the metal retaining cover by sliding it up until
it touches the guide plate on the yoke.
In this position, form three crimps in the holes des-
igned for this purpose on the guide plate. Refit the triaxe component onto the splined shaft.RC 490 seal
90389S
Replace the retaining circlips or make three crim-
ping points at 120° by pressing the metal from the
splines onto the driveshaft.
90391S
Grease the yoke and engage it onto the triaxe
component.Insert a blunt rod with a rounded end between
the gaiter and the shaft in order to expel the air
inside the seal.
29-19
Page 400 of 2492
DRIVESHAFTS
Gaiter on gearbox end
29
88601R
Extend or shorten the seal until it reaches a length
ofA = 156 ± 1 mm (dimension between the end
of the gaiter and the machined face of the largest
part of the yoke).
In this position, remove the rod
Fit the clip onto the gaiter and tighten it using
tool T.Av. 1034. RC 490 seal
92051R
92052R
29-20
Page 401 of 2492
DRIVESHAFTS
Gaiter on gearbox end
Do not remove the rollers from their respective
journals since the rollers and the needles match
each other and should never be interchanged.
Never use thinners to clean these components.
Depending on the assembly, remove the circlips
29
1 and 3 Retaining clips
2 Rubber gaiter
4 Yoke
5 Spider
6 Metal cover
7 Driveshaft
90387S
GI 62 seal
98823R
REMOVAL
Cut the crimped clip and the gaiter along its
whole length.
Remove as much grease as possible.
75936-1S1
Using pliers, remove each end of the retainer
plate (C), then remove the yoke.
74655R
29-21
Page 402 of 2492
DRIVESHAFTS
Gaiter on gearbox end
Put a shim (B) of thickness 2.5 mm, manufactured
according to the following diagram, between the
retainer plate and the yoke.
29
With a press, extract the triaxe component by
using an extractor tool.
90391S
GI 62 seal
90388S
REFITTING
Lubricate the driveshaft and slide on the new ring
and gaiter.
Refit the triaxe component on the splined shaft.
90389S
Replace the retaining circlips or make three crim-
ping points at 120° by pressing the metal from the
splines onto the driveshaft.
NOTE : the amount of grease, given in the
"Consumables" chapter must be complied with.
74867R1
29-22
Page 403 of 2492
DRIVESHAFTS
Gaiter on gearbox end
Insert a blunt rod with a rounded end between
the gaiter and the shaft in order to expel the air
inside the seal.
Extend or shorten the seal until it reaches a length
ofA = 153 ± 1 mm (dimension between the end
of the gaiter and the machined face of the largest
part of the yoke).
29
With a copper hammer, carefully put the plate in-
to its original position, then remove the shim (B).
90390R
GI 62 seal
74867R
Position the lips of the gaiter in the grooves of the
driveshaft and on the metal cover.
98823R1
88601R
In this position, remove the rod and fit the retai-
ning clip.
Tighten it with tool T. Av. 1034.
29-23