Has anyone had experience replacing 106 (diesel) driveshafts? Is it hard to do and am I right in thinking that it involves draining the gearbox oil?
Cheers,
Sam
106 diesel Driveshafts
Moderator: RichardW
I replaced the passenger side one myself - cheated a bit as I just put a basin below and pulled out the old one and very quickly stuck in the new one - it poured out for about 5 secs. Then topped up the gearbox with new clean oil. You have to be careful you don't damage the oil seal when you are pushing the new one in. The part was £39
The proper way of course is to drain and refil and to change the seal when you are at it.
I loosen the hub nut before jacking the car up so the whole weight of the car is on the wheel to stop it turning. You need a big socket (30mm?) and a big breaker bar, or a pipe over a normal one.
BTW I broke a Halfords Profesional 24inch one doing a similar job - took it back and they gave me another no hassle - lifetime guarantee.
NB for info only - I am not a qualified engineer! As you may have gathered. [:o)]
Regards
Michael
The proper way of course is to drain and refil and to change the seal when you are at it.
I loosen the hub nut before jacking the car up so the whole weight of the car is on the wheel to stop it turning. You need a big socket (30mm?) and a big breaker bar, or a pipe over a normal one.
BTW I broke a Halfords Profesional 24inch one doing a similar job - took it back and they gave me another no hassle - lifetime guarantee.
NB for info only - I am not a qualified engineer! As you may have gathered. [:o)]
Regards
Michael