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With the wheel on the ground, loosen the universal joint nut, then remove the wheel

Release the lower suspension ball joint (Voir étape 1)
    • With the wheel on the ground, loosen the universal joint nut, then remove the wheel

    • Release the lower suspension ball joint (Voir étape 1)

    • Then push the universal joint to release it from the strut.

    • It is not necessary to remove the brake system

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Then unscrew the 6 screws holding the universal joint on the gearbox side and then remove it.

Then unscrew the 6 screws holding the universal joint on the gearbox side and then remove it.
    • Then unscrew the 6 screws holding the universal joint on the gearbox side and then remove it.

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Remove the old bellows (by cutting it with a cutter for example) then remove most of the grease

Do not use degreaser, just a cloth
    • Remove the old bellows (by cutting it with a cutter for example) then remove most of the grease

    • Do not use degreaser, just a cloth

    • Lock the universal joint in a vice then move aside the circlip (green) and using a copper mallet (or a sledgehammer and a ratchet extension for example) tap alternately on the 3 red points until the head is free from the axle.

    • Finish degreasing the universal joint nut

  4. 
Place the new bellows on the axle

Grease the inside of the universal joint nut with new grease.

Place the latter on the axle, then using a rubber mallet, fit it until the circlip returns to its place in the groove (In green on the first photo)
    • Place the new bellows on the axle

    • Grease the inside of the universal joint nut with new grease.

    • Place the latter on the axle, then using a rubber mallet, fit it until the circlip returns to its place in the groove (In green on the first photo)

  5. 
Fill the bellows with new grease then replace it on the nut and fit the 2 clamps.

Reassemble the universal joint on the vehicle in the reverse order of removal.
    • Fill the bellows with new grease then replace it on the nut and fit the 2 clamps.

    • Reassemble the universal joint on the vehicle in the reverse order of removal.

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