Drive shaft joint — bellows replacement (Opel Ascona C)

1. Remove the drive shaft as described in the previous Section, then remove the retaining rings and remove the bellows from the hinge (photo).



2. Open the retaining snap ring and remove the joint from the keyways of the drive shaft.

3. Remove the defective bellows from the drive shaft.

4. Clean off the old grease from the joint and re-lubricate generously with the specified grease. If the drive shaft joint is excessively worn or damaged, it must be replaced as a unit (see Section 4).

5. Place the new bellows on the shaft so that the smaller diameter hole is located in the groove on the drive shaft.

6. Reinstall the hinge so that the retaining spring ring fits into its groove, then place the bellows on the hinge and squeeze it to remove as much air as possible.

7. Install new retaining rings. There are many suitable types available, but you will need special pliers to tighten the ones that were originally used.