Driveshaft, servicing: Notes
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- Do not bend the driveshaft more than 15° at the central joint, otherwise the universal joint will be damaged.
- Only store and transport driveshaft extended.
- Observe general repair instructions. See REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
- No repair work can be carried out on the driveshaft with the exception of removing, installing and adjusting.
- If the driveshaft is only detached at the transmission or from the rear final drive, it must be tied-up or supported at the constant velocity joints.
- Work on the driveshaft should be carried out on a vehicle hoist.
- Before removing, mark the positions of all parts in relation to each other. Reinstall in the same position otherwise imbalance will be excessive, the mountings could be damaged causing rumbling noises.
- If a problem exists (noise or vibrations), first check whether correct adjustment of the driveshaft rectifies the fault before replacing the driveshaft.
- After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an additional balance washer (thick washer) that may be located between shim and bolt head may not be reinstalled.
- Rear final drive
- Driveshaft
- Gasket
- Replace
- Pull off backing foil, and stick self-adhesive side of gasket to drive flange
- Lock plate
- Hex socket head bolt, 55Nm
- Self-locking
- REPLACE bolt
- The bolt threads in the drive flanges must always be cleaned (for example, with a thread tap).
- Shim
- Determining thickness. See DRIVESHAFT CENTER BEARING SHIM THICKNESS AVAILABILITY
- Nut, 25 Nm
- Stud, 10 Nm
- Do not remove
- Transmission