Replacing the intermediate support bearing

We press out the needle bearings and remove the rear driveshaft (see Dismantling the universal joint).



socket head «at 27» unscrew, but not completely, the nut of the front propeller shaft fork.



We install the device on the fork, resting it on the nut, and create a preload. If the effort of the puller is not enough, we help him with light blows of the hammer. Thus, we gradually press the fork from the splines of the front driveshaft.



key «at 13» unscrew the two bolts securing the intermediate support to the cross member.



We rely on the intermediate support on two corners (at least 40 x 40 mm) and through a soft metal spacer we press it from the shaft.



Remove the mud deflectors and use pliers to remove the bearing circlip.



Using a suitable socket head or bushing, we knock the bearing out of the support.

Assembly of the intermediate support is carried out in the reverse order.