Drive Axle, Removing and Installing (Version With Bolted Flange on Inner Joint)

Drive axle, removing and installing (version with bolted flange on inner joint)

Removing
- Remove trim cap from light-alloy wheels (puller in vehicle tool kit).
- Loosen securing nut (or bolt) 90°, otherwise the wheel bearing will be damaged.
- Lift vehicle far enough to relieve load on front wheels.
- Have a second technician press brake pedal.
- Loosen securing nut (bolt) completely.
- Remove wheel.
- Remove drive axle from flange shaft on transmission.





- Mark positions of nuts.
- Remove bottom nuts from ball joint.
- Remove control arm from ball joint.





- Press out drive axle. Position tool as shown in illustration.

Note: Make sure sufficient clearance when pressing out drive axle.

- Remove drive axle.

Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following:
- Clean inner splines of wheel hub.
- Screw on new 12-point nut or flange bolt as far as possible.
- Lower vehicle, but make sure that wheels do not touch the ground yet.

Otherwise the wheel bearing could be subject to excessive load and damaged.

- Have a second technician press the brake pedal.
- Tighten 12-point nut or flange bolt.