Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 90 1.6 Offside drive shaft removal problem

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Thu 26 Mar 2009 13:24
90 1.6 Offside drive shaft removal problem - 205Rally
Can anyone help me please?
I have a 205 Gti 1.6 and need to replace the clutch. I have read the Haynes manual and followed it methodically, however I am stumped at removing the drivers side driveshaft from the intermediate bearing mounted on the back of the engine block. I have loosened the 2 no. 10mm bolts either side of the shaft but cannot seem to get the driveshaft out.
Any reccommendations would be appreciated.

Edited by Pugugly on 26/03/2009 at 23:46

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Thu 26 Mar 2009 14:30
1990 1.6 Off Side Drive shaft removal problem - Peter.N.
Clamp a large pair of mole grips tightly on shaft between the bearing and diff and hammer outwards.
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Thu 26 Mar 2009 15:19
1990 1.6 Off Side Drive shaft removal problem - 205Rally
Thanks Peter, I'm concerned that hitting it with a hammer may damage the bearing. Are they quite robust?
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Thu 26 Mar 2009 22:50
1990 1.6 Off Side Drive shaft removal problem - Peter.N.
If the bearing is in good condition it shouldn't suffer, you will only be pulling it out of the housing, you'r not actually hitting the bearing, just the molegrips. Do make sure that the ecentric bolts are clear of the bearing.
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Fri 27 Mar 2009 10:10
1990 1.6 Off Side Drive shaft removal problem - 205Rally
Thanks Peter, Will have a go this weekend and report back. Cheers Adam
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Mon 30 Mar 2009 13:56
1990 1.6 Off Side Drive shaft removal problem - 205Rally
Required some pursuasion but came off eventually! Cheers Adam
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