We remove the cardan shafts of the car for replacement or for repair, as well as when removing the transfer case

We install the car on a viewing ditch or lift

To remove the rear driveshaft, hang out the rear wheel and turn off the front wheel drive

We turn on the neutral gear in the gearbox or transfer case

How to remove the cardan transmission of a UAZ car

We make marks with a chisel of the position of the forks and flanges of the transfer case and rear axle

How to remove the cardan transmission of a UAZ car

We unscrew the four bolts with a curved ring wrench for 14 fastening the cardan shaft to the transfer case

We hold the fork of the hinge from turning with a suitable rod (you can also apply the parking brake)

How to remove the cardan transmission of a UAZ car

Using keys 14 and 17, unscrew the four nuts securing the driveshaft to the rear axle

How to remove the cardan transmission of a UAZ car

Remove the rear driveshaft

To remove the front driveshaft, mark with a chisel the relative position of the shaft relative to the flanges of the transfer case and the front axle

How to remove the cardan transmission of a UAZ car

Using keys 17 and 14, unscrew the four nuts securing the rear shaft joint to the transfer case flange

In the same way, we disconnect the front joint of the driveshaft from the front axle

How to remove the cardan transmission of a UAZ car

Remove the front driveshaft

Install the driveline in the reverse order, aligning the marks made and applying sealant to the threads of the bolts