Assembly of drive shafts (Escort 4)

1. Fill the interior of the joint with grease, keeping in mind that a different amount of grease should be applied to each side of the joint.

2. To facilitate installation of the protective cover, lubricate the shaft with a thin layer of grease.



3. Insert the drive shaft with a new retaining ring into the joint splines until the shaft is secured with the retaining ring.

4. Pull the protective cover over the hinge and secure it with a clamp to the hinge body.



5. By sliding the flange of the protective cover along the shaft, set the required length of the cover (A) and secure it with a clamp on the shaft.

6. The clamps for fastening the protective cover are first compressed and snapped by hand, and then finally tightened with pliers.

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