1. Front part of the cardan shaft
2. Support bearing bracket
3. Rear of the driveshaft
Checking the technical condition
CV joints and dust boots
1. Engage neutral gear.
2. Raise the car and place it on supports in the places provided for this.
3. Check the center support bearing (IN) for the presence of increased play or knocking during rotation, and the rubber support for breaks. If present, replace the cardan shaft assembly.
4. Check the anthers (A) CV joints for damage and signs of ageing. If present, replace the cardan shaft assembly.
5. Check the CV joints for excessive play or rattling when rotating. If present, replace the cardan shaft assembly.
Cardan shaft runout
1. Install a dial gauge at the center point of the front or rear of the driveshaft.
2. Slowly rotate the other part of the propeller shaft to measure the runout. Repeat this procedure for the other part of the driveshaft.
Note: Drive shaft front runout: 0.3 mm.
Note: Driveshaft rear runout: 0.3mm.
3. If the runout of any part of the driveshaft exceeds the operating limit, replace the driveshaft assembly.
Replacement
1. Mark (IN) for flange yoke (A) and connecting flange (WITH) gearbox, then unscrew the propeller shaft mounting bolts.
Note: Tightening torque: 49.0 - 68.6 Nm.
2. Remove the bolts (A) fixing the center bearing bracket.
Note: Tightening torque: 49.0 - 68.6 Nm.
3. Mark (WITH) for flange yoke (A) and connecting flange (IN) gearbox, then unscrew the propeller shaft mounting bolts.
Note: Tightening torque: 49.0 - 68.6 Nm.
Attention. Use a socket wrench to prevent damage to the bolt heads when unscrewing.
4. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.