Special Tool(s)
205-053
Retainer, Drive Flange
Removal
All vehicles
1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands. Raise and support the vehicle.
Vehicles with diesel engine
2. Refer to: Exhaust System (309-00B Exhaust System - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles with petrol engine
3. Refer to: Exhaust System (309-00A Exhaust System - GTDi 2.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
All vehicles
4. CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.
5. CAUTIONS:
Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.
6. NOTE: Use penetrating oil - spray through the driveshaft bolt holes as shown.
7. CAUTION: Use a suitable bolt with a square cross section end to avoid damaging the driveshaft joint.
NOTE: Driveshaft joint is removed for clarity.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector for access to the rear of the flange.
9. NOTES:
Two washers must be installed to the assist in the removal of the driveshaft.
Alternate tighten the bolts until the movement of the driveshaft joint is detected.
10. CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.
11. CAUTIONS:
Discard the nut.
Be prepared to collect escaping oil.
Installation
All vehicles
1. WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.
2. Connect the electrical connector.
3. CAUTION: The component must be aligned with the installation markings. Torque: 40 Nm
4. Torque: 25 Nm
5. Check and top-up the active on-demand coupling fluid level.
Refer to: Active On-Demand Coupling Filling (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
Vehicles with petrol engine
6. Refer to: Exhaust System (309-00A Exhaust System - GTDi 2.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles with diesel engine
7. Refer to: Exhaust System (309-00B Exhaust System - TD4 2.2L Diesel, Removal and Installation).