Half Shaft 2.0L
RIGHT HAND (RH) OR LEFT HAND (LH)
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Handle the half shaft carefully and support it only by the shaft, without grabbing the boots.
Avoid moving the joints with respect to the shaft, keeping them as horizontal as possible.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the Right Hand (RH) or Left Hand (LH) rear knuckle. Refer to KNUCKLE, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Using a suitable tool (1a) remove the rear half shaft (1b) from the rear axle.
- Remove the rear half shaft (1) from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Handle the half shaft carefully and support it only by the shaft, without grabbing the boots.
Avoid moving the joints with respect to the shaft, keeping them as horizontal as possible.
- Check and replace the circlip (1) as needed.
- Position the half shaft (1) in the vehicle and install the rear half shaft in the rear axle.
- Install the RH or LH rear knuckle. Refer to KNUCKLE, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Check the rear axle fluid level and add as needed. Refer to FLUID, DIFFERENTIAL .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.