Pressing On Inner CV Joint

Fig 1: Identifying Joint/Triple Roller Star Splines

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Before installing CV joint or triple roller star, splines -A- must be lightly coated with grease used in joint.

Fig 2: Identifying Tool Assembly To Press On Inner Constant Velocity Joint

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE:

Chamfer on inner diameter of ball hub (splines) must face the contact shoulder on the drive axle.

-- Install circlip

Fig 3: Circlip

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Apply sealant -- -hatched surface- to clean surface on inner side of protective joint boot cap. Sealant bead: unbroken, 2 to 3 mm diameter Skirt area around inner holes -arrow-.

Fig 4: Coat Sealing Surface Of Cover And Cap With D454300A2.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Use sealant --.

-- Slide joint protective boot onto drive shaft.

Drive axle, protective joint boot and cap contact surfaces must be free of grease.

Make sure you do not damage the sealant bead.

-- Using bolts -arrows-, align protective boot and cap with bolt holes.

Fig 5: Aligning Cap With Bolts With Bolt Holes

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

It must be aligned exactly because it cannot be aligned after driving on.

-- Drive off protective boot with cap using plastic hammer.

-- Clear away leaking sealing immediately.