Replacing the wheel-side joint bellows

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Observe the notes on the disassembly and installation of low profile hose clamps!
For additional information see: NOTES ON THE DISASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF LOW PROFILE HOSE CLAMPS .

Release low profile hose clamp (1) and remove.
Cut ear hose clamp (2) open transversely to ear and remove.
Pull the bellows (3) back in the arrow.

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Clean accessible areas of joint (1) and output shaft (2) with a clean and lint-free cloth.
Push the joint (1) using the contact pressure of the circlip off the output shaft (2).

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Detach the circlip (1) from the output shaft.

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Detach the bellows (1) from the output shaft (2) in the direction of the arrow.

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Replace the bellows (1).
Parts: gaiter
Slide the bellows (1) onto the output shaft (2).

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Replace the circlip (1).
Parts: Circlip
Position the circlip (1) on the output shaft.

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Press the joint (1) onto the output shaft (2) using the contact pressure of the circlip.
Grease joint (1) with lubricant "Olistamoly 2 LN 584 LO".

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Replace low profile hose clamp (1) and ear hose clamp (2).
Parts: Low profile hose clamp and ear hose clamp
Position bellows (3) on joint.
Fasten bellows (3) with low profile hose clamp (1) and ear hose clamp (2).

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TECHNICAL DATA - GAP DIMENSION SPECIFICATION

Ear hose clamp gap dimension
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