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ALFA 159 1.9 JTD 16V WHEEL SIDE CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT (ONE), L/H OR
R/H - R + R WITH DRIVESHAFT REMOVED - INCLUDES BOOT REPLACEMENT
2710A20

Removing ( Refitting )

- Position the driveshaft in a vice fitted with protective jaws.

1. Remove the bands securing the protective boot using a suitable tool.

Tool Description Function Validity

Removing-refitting
2000006300 Caliper
driveshaft boot bands

1. Retract the protective boot on the driveshaft.

If the boot cannot be moved back, cut it using an appropriate tool and remove it.

1. Clean the driveshaft constant velocity joint until the safety ring is accessible.

1. Extend the safety ring using suitable pliers.

2. Extract the wheel side constant velocity joint from the driveshaft.

NOTE: On joints without a safety ring, remove the constant velocity joint from the
driveshaft by force.

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1. Remove the wheel side constant velocity joint safety ring.

On joints without a safety ring, the ring is positioned on the driveshaft and must
therefore be removed from this position.

1. Remove the protective boot.

Refitting ( Removing )

- Wash the constant velocity joint components thoroughly using diesel oil or petrol and
visually inspect that there are no signs of seizing or grooves on the balls or seats.

- Position the new protective boot on the driveshaft.

1. Place a new safety ring in the housing on the constant velocity joint.

Check that the safety ring is correctly fitted.

For joints without a safety ring, fit a new safety ring on the driveshaft.

- Place the wheel side constant velocity join in its housing on the driveshaft.

Push the constant velocity joint until the safety ring is correctly positioned.

- Fill the joint and the boot with the specified grease.

Component Type Description Classification Qty. Validity

Front
driveshaft
TUTELA STAR
wheel side Grease [g] NLGI 2 151 1.9 JTS
500
constant
velocity joint

Component Type Description Classification Qty. Validity

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2.2 JTS

Front
driveshaft 3.2 JTS
TUTELA STAR
wheel side Grease [g] NLGI 2 203
500
constant 1.9 JTD 8V
velocity joint

1.9 JTD 16V

Component Type Description Classification Qty. Validity

Front
driveshaft
TUTELA STAR
wheel side Grease [g] NLGI 2 282 2.4 JTD 20V
500
constant
velocity joint

- Place the boot in position on the constant velocity joint and on the driveshaft.

Check that the boot is correctly positioned on the driveshaft and on the constant
velocity joint.

1. Fit two new bands securing the boot using the tool.

Tool Description Function Validity

Removing-refitting
2000006300 Caliper
driveshaft boot bands

- Remove the driveshaft from the vice.

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