Specification of drive shafts, hubs, wheels and tires Drive shafts - Front wheel drive shafts, each shaft with 2 constant velocity joints (SHRUS) and splines on the inner end, providing axial movement of the drive shaft. Wheel bearings: Front - Double row ball bearings...
General description of drive shafts The Peugeot 305 has direct front wheel drive from the main gear/differential in the front of the gearbox to the front wheel hubs via two drive shafts. At the ends of the shafts there are hinges of equal angular...
Drive shafts — removal and installation 1. Place a suitable container under the drain plug of the engine pan, remove the plug and drain the oil. Clean the area around the drain hole, replace the plug with a new sealing washer and tighten it to the desired...
Drive Shafts (Models with XU Engines) Drive shafts - removal and installation 1. For shaft removal procedure, see paragraphs 12-21 above . If you take care to catch the oil that will spill out when the shafts are disconnected, there is no need to drain the...
Drive Shaft Joints — Maintenance 1. As mentioned earlier, self-maintenance of CV joints comes down to the most limited operations. For their disassembly and assembly, special equipment is required. 2. We recommend reducing the work with CV joints to...
Front hubs (after 1983 models) — removal and installation 1. Install the cables to hold the shock absorber (tool 8.0903 AE — see chapter 9 ) on the shock absorber spring from the side you need. 2. Loosen the 3 top rack nuts. 3. Remove the hub nut. 4. Raise and securely support...
Rear wheel bearings — removal and installation 1. Each of the rear wheels rotates on two tapered roller bearings, which can only be replaced as a pair. 2. To remove the rear hub, loosen the wheel nuts on the desired rear wheel. Engage 1st gear and block the front...
Rear wheel bearings (latest models) — removal and installation Models up to 1983 1. Follow the above procedure, taking into account that the brake drum platter has a V-profile seal on the Estate models. This seal must be replaced after each removal. Models since 1983 2. Raise and...
Wheels and tires — general information and maintenance Wheels and tires should not cause any particular problems, provided that they are inspected regularly enough. Check and adjust tire pressure regularly. The pressure should be checked when the tires are cold and never...