All-wheel drive and DOHC models
Vehicles with a 1.9L DOHC engine and/or all-wheel drive have an intermediate shaft between the gearbox and the right drive shaft, whereby the length of both drive shafts is the same.
1 - retaining ring; 2 - intermediate shaft; 3 - stuffing box; 4 - stuffing box; 5 - bearing; 6 - intermediate support
Removing
1. Remove the right drive shaft.
2. Unscrew the intermediate support on the cylinder block and remove the intermediate shaft from the gearbox, while the oil seal must not be damaged.
3. If damaged, press out the bearing and seals and replace (performed in the workshop).
Installation
1. Insert the intermediate shaft and tighten the bolts in a certain sequence with a force 50 Nm.
2. Install the right drive shaft.