Vehicle drive shafts Opel Insignia A

General information
Drive shafts are flexible structures consisting of inner and outer constant velocity joints connected by a shaft. The tripod type internal joint ensures the...

Rear axle
The all-wheel drive system, which is equipped with some modifications, consists of five main components: Transfer case. Cardan shaft. Differential clutches....

Replacing the drive shaft
Removal Caution: To prevent injury and/or component damage, do not load the front wheels with the weight of the vehicle or drive with the drive shaft nut...

Replacing the right drive shaft with the intermediate shaft
Removal Attention. To prevent injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to be loaded onto the front wheels or drive with the drive...

Replacing the cardan shaft
1. Disconnect the rear part of the catalytic converter. 2. Remove the muffler. 3. Using a spray can, mark the position of the propeller shaft support bearing...

Checking the oil level in the rear differential clutch of the propeller shaft
Caution: The differential clutch oil is under very high pressure. To prevent injury, wait at least ten minutes before removing any differential clutch...

Replacing the working fluid of the cardan shaft differential clutch
Caution: The differential clutch oil is under very high pressure. To prevent injury, wait at least ten minutes before removing any differential clutch...

Checking the oil level in the rear main gear of the propeller shaft
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Make sure the vehicle is level. 3. Check the rear axle for oil leaks. Eliminate any faults found. 4. Clean the area around...

Replacing the oil in the rear main transmission of the propeller shaft
1. Raise and secure the vehicle. 2. Make sure the vehicle is level. 3. Check the rear axle for oil leaks. Eliminate any faults found. 4. Clean the areas around...

Replacing the rear differential clutch of the propeller shaft
1. Remove the muffler. 2. Remove the propeller shaft. 3. Remove the rear wheel drive shafts. 4. Loosen the bolts and move the rear suspension stabilizer bar to...

Replacing the limited slip differential clutch of the propeller shaft
1. Remove the rear final drive assembly. 2. Remove the limited slip differential clutch pipes (1). 3. Loosen the six bolts (1) securing the limited slip...

Replacing the rear differential clutch control unit of the propeller shaft
1. Remove the muffler. 2. Remove the propeller shaft. 3. Remove the rear wheel drive shafts. 4. Loosen the bolts and move the rear suspension stabilizer bar to...

Replacing the oil filter of the rear differential clutch of the propeller shaft
1. Remove the propeller shaft. 2. Lower the differential clutch assembly slightly to gain access to the cover. Be careful not to damage the rear drive shafts....

Replacing the rear wheel drive shaft
Attention. To prevent injury and/or component damage, do not load the wheels with the weight of the vehicle or perform any work on the vehicle with the drive...

Special tools and accessories

Operating materials
Lubricant specification

Tightening torques for threaded connections

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