The main gear is attached to the rear suspension cross member and the body. Two semi-axles with hinges transfer the drive to the rear wheels. A two-section, tubular cardan shaft transfers the drive from the gearbox to the final drive.
Specifications Main gear Type Not spring-loaded, attached to the rear suspension cross member and bodywork Final drive ratio Models up to 1998 release: – all models with a...
Main gear Final drive identification table 1. Slip limited differential (0 - installed, 1 - not installed) 2. Gear ratio The type of final drive can be determined from...
Final drive damper bushings Front hub Replacement 1. Place a support under the final drive and disconnect the connectors for connecting the ABS sensors. 2. Loosen the mounting bolts and...
Final drive rear cover gasket Replacement 1. Remove main gear. 2. Remove the rear cover and replace the gasket with new sealant.
Epiploon of a leading gear wheel of the main transfer Replacement 1. Remove the main gear and clamp it in a vise. 2. Measure the pinion bearing preload. To do this, put a wrench on the drive gear nut and measure...
Axle bearing seals Replacement 1. Remove the corresponding axle shaft. 2. Measure the installation depth of the oil seal and replace the oil seal by installing a new oil seal to...
Half shaft — removal and installation Removing 1. Loosen the bolts securing the axle shaft to the rear wheel hub. 2. Remove the axle shaft from the hub. 3. Wring out a half shaft from the main...
Axle boots and outer CV joint Replacement 1. Remove the axle shaft and clamp it in a vise. 2. Knock the cover off the outer hinge. 3. Remove the clamps from the anthers. 4. Cut off the old...
Cardan shaft — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the heat shields from the catalytic converters. 2. Loosen the bolts (indicated by arrows), securing the driveshaft to the gearbox flange. 3....