Drivetrain - Removal Tool Prevents Axle Shaft Damage
S205-01S-TYPE
DATE 11/01
MODEL
2000 MY-ON S-TYPE
VIN
L00001-ON
Rear Axle Shaft Damage - Use X-TYPE Special Tools - Removal Procedure
Issue:
This Technical Bulletin has been issued due to cases of damage to the axle shaft joints during removal. Special tools 204-226 and 100-012-02, which were released for X- TYPE, must be used when disconnecting the axle shaft joint from the differential.
Action:
In case the rear axle shafts need to be removed from an S-TYPE vehicle, use Special tools 204-226 and 100-012-02 as described below to disconnect the axle shaft from the differential.
WORKSHOP PROCEDURE
1. Fit components 204-226 and 100-012-02 together to form tool (Illustration 1).
2. Insert the tool between the axle shaft and the differential housing.
3. Lever the tool to disconnect the axle shaft (Illustration 2).
Note:
Only use the special tool supplied for removing the axle shaft, using any other method can damage the driveshaft.