40-17
Front drive axles, removing
and installing
WARNING!
Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or
deformed in normal use.
Some fasteners are designed to be used only
once, and are unreliable and may fail if used
a second time. This includes, but is not
limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and
cotter pins. Always follow the
recommendations in this manual-replace
these fasteners with new parts where
indicated, and any other time it is deemed
necessary by inspection.
Removing
- Remove wheel trim.
On light-alloy wheels use puller in vehicle tool kit
to remove trim cap
- Remove collar bolt for drive axle.
WARNING!
The vehicle must be standing on its wheels
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M16 bolt: 190 Nm (140 ft lb) + 1/2-turn
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WARNING!
The vehicle must be standing on its wheels
when loosening or tightening the collar bolt
for the drive axle (item - 17 -, page Page 40
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