Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair

REMOVING AND INSTALLING OUTPUT SHAFT






Unscrew output shaft on final drive and rear axle shaft.
Installation:
Tightening torque. Specifications

REPLACING DUST COVER






Remove and install output shaft 33 21 000.
Remove sealing cover (1).
Remove circlip (2).
Unscrew clamp on dust cover.
Take off dust cover
Press off cover (3).





Press output shaft out of constant velocity joint.

Note:






Bearing inner race must he on counterpressure plate (P).
Do not disassemble joint.
Check joint for dirt or damage.






Place dust cover and inside cover on output shaft.
Joint must be installed with collar on inner race facing output shaft.

Note: Use repair kit.







Clean threads of joint to remove grease.
Coat threads with Loctite No.270.

Caution
Keep Loctite Out of ball passages.





Press on joint with cap and install circlip.

Installation:

If only one side is disassembled, she sealing cover of the other side has to be removed to press on the joint.






Pack joint and dust cover with grease.
Clean sealing surfaces for dust cover to remove grease.

Coat large diameter mid of dust cover with an adhesive and secure with new clamps. Seal the sealing cover with Curil and install.