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Driveshafts: Other Saab 9-4X I

Seal and Clamp

The wheel drive shafts use inboard and outboard joint seals made of thermoplastic material, and clamps made of stainless steel. The functions of the seals are as follows

  1. The seals protect the internal parts of the inboard and outboard joints. They protect the joint lubricating grease from surrounding detrimental atmospheric conditions; such as extreme temperatures, ozone gas, etc. They protect the joint lubricating grease from foreign materials; such as stones, dirt, water, salt, etc.
  2. The seals facilitate angular movement of the outboard joint.
  3. The seals facilitate angular and axial movement of the inboard joint.

The function of the clamps is as follows

Provide a leak proof connection at both the housing and the axle shaft for the inboard and outboard joints.

The thermoplastic material performs well against normal handing, operational wear and conditions. However, this material is not strong enough to withstand abusive handling or damage due to objects such as sharp tools or the sharp edge of any other surrounding components on the vehicle.

Inner Joint

The inner joints are of the tripot or CV-joint design without an over-extension limitation retainer. The inner joints incorporate a male spline which interlocks with the transaxle using snap rings.

Outer Joint

The outer joints are of the Rzeppa. The shaft end which mates with the wheel bearing and hub has helical splines to assure a tight, press-type fit. This design assures that no end play will exist between the hub bearing and the drive shaft assembly for added durability and reduced bearing noise.

Time studies - Drive shafts, universal joints

Object code - IDDescriptionConditionVariantModel yearCorrectionTerminalTime (hrs)
47510-01Wheel Drive ShaftFront Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side201101040.5
47510-02Wheel Drive ShaftFront Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side201101030.5
47510-03Wheel Drive ShaftRear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement20110103041.4
47511-02Drive shaft, center201101020.7
47514-01Rubber gaiter, inner universal jointFront Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement20110103040.9
47514-02Rubber gaiter, inner universal jointRear Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement20110103041.8
47521-01Rubber gaiter, outerFront Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement20110103040.9
47521-02Rubber gaiter, outerRear Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement20110103041.8
47542-01Ball bearing, support bearingIntermediate Drive Shaft Bearing Replacement2011014.3
47543-01Seal, support bearing4WD A30YH201101043.5
47543-02Seal, support bearingA28NER201101030.6

Correction

  1. 01 - Replacement
  2. 02 - Removal - Refit
  3. 03 - Renovate
  4. 04 - Paint
  5. 05 - Adjust
  6. 06 - Change comp. unit
  7. 07 - Lubricate - Clean - Polish
  8. 08 - Check/Fault search
  9. 09 - Expose
  10. 10 - Install new
  11. 11 - Transfer