intermediate bearing carrier removal

1. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

   #1 19th March 2010, 20:02

   on the driveshaft. i have a 00 vts with the bearing carrier or the driver side. there is a lot of play in the bearing. i have removed the x2 10mm nuts and have moved as far out as possible the studs. they hit the inner joint on the shaft.
   
   i would like to remove the carrier to change the bearing or carrier etc...
   
   i cant find a guide but some tops would be great
   
   stew
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 19th March 2010, 20:04

   You just have to undo the 3 16mm (might be a different size) bolts and it'll come away from the block.
   
   Or just rotate the hocky stick bolts out the way and pull the shaft out of the carrier (they're 11mm nuts on these too )
3. Gareth_R Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 Basildon, Essex Posts: 1042 Citroen AX VTS

   #3 19th March 2010, 20:45

   yup just undo the two nuts, turn the offset bolts out of the way and then pull the shaft out. The bearing can then be pulled off and replaced with a new one, or replace the whole shaft
4. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

   #4 19th March 2010, 22:14

   yes the shaft is out the car. it feels like its stuck?
5. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #5 19th March 2010, 22:16

   So the shaft it off, and you just want to remove the carrier from the engine?
   
   It has a couple of locating dowels so need to carefully pry it off so that it comes away parallel to the engine
6. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

   #6 19th March 2010, 22:23

   shaft with carier off the car together mate. i want to slide the carrier off as im sure the bearing is gone in it.
7. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #7 19th March 2010, 22:26

   Rotate the L shape bolts so they aren't keeping the bearing in the carrier, then pull the shaft from the carrier - job done
   
   can be tight so I found the best way was to knock the carrier away from the bearing with a rubber mallet
8. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

   #8 19th March 2010, 22:27

   thats what i have been trying. i may just need to try again. bit of a fail lol. needs replacing.
9. Gabbastard Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390

   #9 19th March 2010, 22:35

   Try prising the shaft out between the inner cv joint can and the intermediate bearing carrier.
10. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #10 20th March 2010, 09:18

    will do. got a lot on today with the car... sigh
11. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #11 20th March 2010, 12:20

    came off with a gentle tap.
    
    its the bearing on the shaft that has worn not the carrier. think i will need a new shaft ?
12. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #12 20th March 2010, 13:54

    can get a new bearing, I've replaced mine before - only cost around £200 from Citroen from memory - no point in replacing the shaft !
13. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #13 20th March 2010, 17:45

    bought a new shaft today for £100 (bought a pair to be honest )
14. Olly Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Meerkat Harborough Posts: 2638 Saxo vtr mk 2

    #14 20th March 2010, 18:06

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by raunchz can get a new bearing, I've replaced mine before - only cost around £200 from Citroen from memory - no point in replacing the shaft !

    They diamand/gold mix bearings ross?
15. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #15 20th March 2010, 18:22

    Lol, I meant £20
16. user_4681 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2004 Grimsby United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5489 SUPERCHARGED saxo vts

    #16 20th March 2010, 18:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by raunchz Lol, I meant £20

    i know what he means