DRIVESHAFTS
Front driveshafts
Remove the gaiter and replace with a new one.
Divide the recommended dose of grease
between the gaiter and the stub axle bowl.
NOTE : it is imperative to respect the volume of
grease prescribed in the consumables section.
Position the two beads of the gaiter in the
grooves of the stub axle bowl.
Set the quantity of air in the gaiter.
Fit and tighten the clips.
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REPLACEMENT OF THE GAITER ON THE WHEEL
SIDE
GE 86 JOINT
1 Stub axle bowl
2 Retaining star
3 Spider
4 Yoke shaft
5 Thermoplastic gaiter
6 Clips
7 Spring
8 Pushrod
9 Shim
10 ABS target
Lefthand
driveshaft
DI2934R
REMOVAL
Join together the two clips (6) taking care not to
damage the grooves of the stub axle bowl.
Remove as much grease as possible.
For the replacement of the thermoplastic gaiter,
it will be necessary to remove the parts on the
gearbox side (GI 69 joint) (see method previously
described).
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DRIVESHAFTS
Front driveshafts
NOTE : certain righthand driveshafts are fitted
with vibration absorbers; if the thermoplastic gai-
ter is damaged replace the whole driveshaft .
Remove the gaiter and replace with a new one.
Divide the recommended dose of grease between
the gaiter and the stub axle bowl.
NOTE : it is imperative to respect the volume of
grease prescribed in the consumables section.
Position the two beads of the gaiter into the
grooves of the stub axle bowl.
Set the quantity of air in the gaiter.
Fit and tighten the clips.
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REPLACEMENT OF THE GAITER ON THE WHEEL
SIDE
GE 86 JOINT
1 Stub axle bowl
2 Retaining star
3 Spider
4 Yoke shaft
5 Thermoplastic gaiter
6 Clips
7 Spring
8 Pushrod
9 Shim
10 ABS target
Righthand
driveshaft
DI2934R
REMOVAL
Join together the two clips (6) taking care not to
damage the grooves of the stub axle bowl.
Remove as much grease as possible.
For the replacement of the thermoplastic gaiter,
it will be necessary to remove the parts on the
gearbox side (RC 462 joint) (see method previously
described).
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