Drive shaft — removal and installation (Opel Omega B2)

Removal

1. Block the front wheels, then jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it on axle stands.

2. Remove the socket head bolts securing the drive shaft to the rear wheel hub. Remove the lock washers.

3. Separate the drive shaft from the hub and support it above the disc brake assembly.

4. Remove the rear wheel.

5. Place a container under the final drive unit to catch any spilled oil.

6. Carefully press the drive shaft away from the final drive unit. On models with ABS, be careful not to damage the wheel speed sensor and its contact ring.

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7. Remove the drive shaft from under the vehicle.

8. Inspect the snap ring on the inner end of the drive shaft and replace it if necessary.

Installation

9. Install in the reverse order. Make sure the drive shaft is fully engaged in the differential bevel gear. Tighten the mounting bolts in the three stages given in Specifications (see illustrations). Check and, if necessary, top up the oil level in the final drive unit (see Chapter 3).