Contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Removal
1. The drive joints are screwed to the drive flanges near the box with socket head bolts, the unscrewing of which requires the use of special slotted rod keys (photo 7.1).
Caution: Using a hex key will damage the splines and cause serious problems when loosening, even with the correct key.
2. Remove the plug from the wheel hub. With the handbrake applied and wedges placed under the wheels, unscrew the drive axle nut (photo 7.2).
The nut is tightened with a high torque, so it may be necessary to extend the spanner
3. Raise the front of the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels.
4. Using a slotted wrench, loosen the socket head bolts securing the inner joint to the drive flange.
5. After unscrewing the six bolts, the joint can be disconnected from the flange, and the axle shaft can be removed from the wheel hub. If difficulties arise, it is necessary to disconnect the balance arm from the return mechanism. Then the balance can be tilted downwards, and the axle shaft can be freely removed.
Caution: Do not roll the vehicle on its wheels if at least one axle shaft is removed, as this will damage the wheel bearings.
6. If the half-shaft or half-shafts are to be completely replaced, then the steering shock absorber 4, fixed to the right-hand drive half-shaft in models 1.6 and 1.8 litre with petrol engine and 1.6 with diesel engine, must be transferred to the new half-shaft. To remove the shock absorber, it is necessary to knock out one of the spring fastening pegs 37 with a punch. Then the shock absorber can be spread apart and removed from the half-shaft. It is necessary to pay attention to the position of the shock absorber on the shaft - it must be installed in the same position and at the same distance from the end of the half-shaft as before.
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7. Before installing the shock absorber, check whether the adhesive tape sticks to its inner surface. If necessary, replace the tape with a new one. It is also recommended to replace the spring peg with a new one. After installing the shock absorber on the drive axle, it is necessary to check its fastening.
Installation
8. The half-shaft is installed in the vehicle in the reverse order of dismantling. The splines of the hub and half-shaft must be clean and lubricated with a small amount of grease based on molybdenum disulphide. The inner surfaces of the flange and parallel joint must be clean. If necessary, replace the joint gasket located between the joint housing and the flange surface (if there was). Some models do not have this gasket.
9. Put a new nut on the short axle shaft of the hub and tighten it to the appropriate torque after lowering the car to the ground. Also tighten the other bolts unscrewed during disassembly to the appropriate torque.
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