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DRIVE SHAFT

M-29parts diagram

Exploded view shows K8 DOHC left side and B6 DOHC left side variants plus a right-side joint detail.

Continued from M-28

Disassembly / Inspection / Assembly

  1. 1
    Disassemble in the order shown in the figure, referring to Disassembly Note.
    Exploded view of the drive shaft assembly showing K8 DOHC left side (top), B6 DOHC left side (bottom), and a right-side detail in a circular callout. Numbered balloon callouts 1–10 identify components: boot band, stopper ring, outer ring, snap ring, tripod joint, band, dynamic damper, boot, ABS sensor rotor, and shaft and ball joint assembly. Several parts are labeled REPLACE, two are labeled DO NOT DISASSEMBLE, and the ABS sensor rotor (9) is marked SST.
  2. 2
    Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
  3. 3
    Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly, referring to Assembly Note.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Boot bandDisassembly Note: page M-30; Assembly Note: page M-32. REPLACE
2Stopper ring
3Outer ringDisassembly Note: page M-30. Inspect inside bore for wear, corrosion, and scoring. Assembly Note: page M-32.
4Snap ringDisassembly Note: page M-30; Assembly Note: page M-31. REPLACE
5Tripod jointDisassembly Note: page M-30. Inspect for damage and wear. Assembly Note: page M-31.
6BandDisassembly Note: page M-30; Assembly Note: page M-32. REPLACE
7Dynamic damperDisassembly Note: page M-30; Assembly Note: page M-31.
8BootDisassembly Note: page M-30. Inspect for damage. Assembly Note: page M-31.
9ABS sensor rotorDisassembly Note: page M-31; Assembly Note: page M-31. SST.
10Shaft and ball joint assemblyInspect splines for damage and wear. Inspect wheel-side joint for excessive play and rough rotation. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.
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