0B-18 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Propeller Shafts (Item 3.4)
(Inspection and Lubrication)
Inspection
1) Check the worthiness of the universal and constant velocity
joints of the propeller shafts with the following steps:
• With the vehicle placed on the pit or the hydraulic lifter, try
fast wheels turnings left and right by hand, as indicated in
the figure. The universal and constant velocity joints should
not show any clearances. The grooves allow maximal
clearances of 0,10 mm; otherwise, replace the faulty piece.
• Test the car on the road and feel the running smoothness
and the absence of knockings in normal traction and double
traction; otherwise, substitute the faulty piece.
2) Check the tightness of the nuts in the union clamp between
the propeller shafts and the differential groups and transfer
box.
Tightening torque of the nuts in the union clamp
between the propeller shafts and the differential groups
and transfer box:
2,8 ÷ 3,5 kg-m (28 ÷ 35 Nm)
Lubrication
Using the recommended grease, lubricate the universal joints
(oil fillers (1)) and the grooves of the propeller shafts
(oil fillers (2)).
Recommended Grease
AGUILA 95
BRUGAROLAS
1
1
2
2