Vehicle drive shafts Renault Symbol 1

General information about drive shafts
The drive to the front wheels is carried out by two steel shafts of unequal length, having hinges of equal angular speeds (SHRUS) at both ends. The CV joint adjacent to the gearbox is called internal, adjacent to the...

Removal and installation of power shafts
Removing To remove, do the following: loosen the hub nut on the side of the shaft to be removed; loosen the wheel bolts; place the car on a lift or raise the front of the car and place safety supports under the body;...

Replacing the bellows of the internal hinge type GL69
Attention! A T.Av. mandrel is required to complete the job. 1331 to install boot bearing. Pic. 4.52. CV joint type GL 69 («tripod»): 1 – dirt protection ring; 2 - support ring; 3 - holder; 4 - corrugated cover; 5 -...

Replacing the bellows of the inner hinge type RC462
When working, be guided by Fig. 4.52. Operating procedure: remove the drive shaft; bite both clamps with a suitable tool and slide the cover from the hinge towards the shaft; Remove as much grease as possible from boot...

Replacement of the bellows of the external hinge type GE86
Pic. 4.51. CV joint RC 462 («tripod»): 1 - retaining ring; 2 - hinge body; 3 - three-spike; 4 - clamps; 5 - corrugated cover When working, be guided by Fig. 4.51. Operating procedure: remove the drive shaft; bite both...

Check of a condition of hinges of power shafts
While driving at low speed with the steering wheel turned all the way to one side, listen for the sounds made by the hinge. Clicking and crackling in the front suspension area indicate a malfunction (wear and tear)...