Gearbox/driveshaft bellows bearing - how to refit

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Gearbox/driveshaft bellows bearing - how to refit

Post by suddy » Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:57 am

Hello, after finding out that the spare driveshaft I have is wrong. I will replace the leaking bearing + bellows boot on my existing driveshaft. Left side.

I don't have a problem to remove/refit the spider/tripod nor to remove the old bearing, but how do I put on the new bearing without damaging it? Any tips? Do i need a press or similar? Tap it back on with a hammer, same way you got it off?

Any suggestions appreciated.
Stephen
1995 480 S 2.0 237,000 Miles

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Re: Gearbox/driveshaft bellows bearing - how to refit

Post by triumphtoledo » Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:34 am

I think the Haynes manual on the Megane, which uses a similar set up, suggests drifting it in with a tube bearing on the inner race.

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Re: Gearbox/driveshaft bellows bearing - how to refit

Post by suddy » Wed Mar 07, 2018 4:57 pm

Thanks - I did the job a few weekends ago. In the end, I got a 30mm spanner and hammered the new bearing back onto the driveshaft using the spanner as an aid.

No leaks so far, but don't know if I damaged the bearing by doing so, causing a future premature failure... guess I'll find out

Kind Regards,
Stephen
1995 480 S 2.0 237,000 Miles

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