Replacing the left front drive shaft boot on the gearbox side (Renault Logan 2)

Caution: Use sealed gloves when performing work (nitrile).

Removal the left drive shaft boot from the gearbox side

1. Place the vehicle on a two-post lift.

2. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the engine protective pan.

3. Drain the oil from the gearbox.

4. Remove the front left wheel.

5. Remove the front left drive shaft.

6. Remove the retaining ring (8) using special pliers.

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Note: Before removing, mark the installation position of the crosspiece

7. Using a press and puller, remove the crosspiece (9) from the drive shaft.



8. Remove the bearing/dust seal assembly from the drive shaft in a similar manner.

Installing the left drive shaft boot from the gearbox side

Caution: Replace the boot, retaining ring and boot clamps with new ones after each removal.

1. Using a cleaning agent, clean the drive shaft, crosspiece and drive shaft joint housing.

Note: Do not press the boot onto the drive shaft with a hammer. Use a press to apply pressure gradually to avoid damaging the ball bearing and seals, which may cause leaks.

2. To prevent damage to the boot on the wheel side, secure the drive shaft to the press by the neck (12) using a puller.





3. Press on the drive shaft boot until the dimension (X1) = 117.5 mm ±0.5 mm is obtained between the bearing guide and the end of the drive shaft.



4. Install the crosspiece (13), aligning the marks made during removal.



5. Install a new retaining ring (14) using special pliers.



6. Install the small clamp on the drive shaft boot.



7. Install a large clamp on the drive shaft boot.

8. Crimp the clamps using special tools (Tav. 1168) (28) or (Tav. 1784) (29).





9. Install the front left drive shaft.

10. Install the front left wheel on the vehicle.

11. Fill the gearbox with oil.

12. Install the engine protective pan.