Parts
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With the wheel on the ground, loosen the universal joint nut, then remove the wheel
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Release the lower suspension ball joint (Voir étape 1)
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Then push the universal joint to release it from the strut.
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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.
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Remove the old bellows (by cutting it with a cutter for example) then remove most of the grease
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Do not use degreaser, just a cloth
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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.
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Finish degreasing the universal joint nut
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Place the new bellows on the axle
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Grease the inside of the universal joint nut with new grease.
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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)
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Fill the bellows with new grease then replace it on the nut and fit the 2 clamps.
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Reassemble the universal joint on the vehicle in the reverse order of removal.
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