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Instructions for Removing the Half Shaft

Model: Fiat Panda MK 1, 141 - Years 1980-2003
Part: Drivetrain

To remove the half shaft, first assess how to loosen the fastening nut on the hub side: instead of using the method shown in the video, which involves clamping the brake disc with a makeshift vice, it is recommended to loosen this nut before lifting the vehicle; once the nut is loosened, lift the vehicle, remove the wheel, the complete brake caliper with its bracket, and then the disc; complete the removal of the central nut, unscrew the fastening bolts of the hub support to the shock absorber, and disconnect the suspension wishbone ball joint using a forked puller; once the half shaft is freed from the hub side, unscrew the flange fastening bolts from the engine side and slide it out of its seat.

Updated on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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