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Centre bearing retaining bolts
7
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Rear drive axle flexible joint
8
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Rear drive axle flexible joint retaining bolt
9
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Rear drive axle flexible joint washer
10
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Rear drive axle flexible joint retaining nut
11
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Rear drive axle flexible joint balance nut
12
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Rear driveshaft tube
13
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Collapsible front driveshaft tube
14
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Transmission flexible joint
CAUTION: To preserve 'drive line' refinement, individual parts, other than fixings, MUST NOT be renewed. In the event of any balance or driveshaft component related concern, the complete assembly must be renewed. Under no circumstances may the flexible coupling be removed from the driveshaft (or its fixings be loosened). Do not drop or subject the driveshaft to damage.
NOTE:
All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If undercoating the vehicle, protect the driveshaft, universal joints and the rear drive axle shafts to prevent over-spray of the undercoating material.
The driveshaft consists of the following: •
A two piece welded steel tube with a splined center slip joint. •
A universal joint. •
A center bearing. •
Two flexible joints. Universal Joint The universal joint is: •
a lubed-for-life design and requires no lubrication in service.
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