Bell & Joint-Outer-Rear
Remove1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
3. Remove road wheel.
4. Remove drive shaft.
5. Place drive shaft in vice.
6. Release both gaiter clips and discard.
7. Slide gaiter along shad to gain access to outer joint.
8. Using a suitable drift against the inner part of the joint, remove joint from shaft.
9. Inspect gaiter for damage and renew if necessary.
10. Remove and discard circlip from drive shaft.
Refit
1. Clean drive shaft and gaiter.
2. Fit new circlip to drive shaft.
3. Position outer joint to shaft, use a screwdriver to press circlip into its groove and push joint fully onto shaft.
4. Apply grease from the sachet to the joint.
5. Position gaiter to joint and use a 'Band-it thriftool' LRT-99-019 to secure the 2 new clips.
6. Fit drive shaft.
7. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
9. Connect battery earth lead.