Drive Axle With CV Joint, Inserted Inner Joint

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Slide hammer - complete set VW 771
Tensioning strap T10038
Puller T10382
Torque wrench V.A.G 1332
Angle wrench V.A.G 1756
Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051B

Removing

-- Loosen wheel side drive shaft threaded connection.

Loosening the connection between the drive axle and wheel hub:

Hex bolt, refer to HEX BOLT BETWEEN DRIVE AXLE AND WHEEL HUB, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .
12-point bolt, refer to 12-POINT BOLT BETWEEN DRIVE AXLE AND WHEEL HUB, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Remove noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the wheel housing liner lower section when removing the drive axle. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the level control system sensor, if applicable. Refer to LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR .

-- Mark location of nuts -arrows- with felt-tip pen.

Fig 1: Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Remove nuts -arrows-.

-- Guide transverse link out of wheel bearing housing with ball joint.

-- Remove the coupling rod from the stabilizer bar on both sides.

-- Slide outer joint out of wheel hub by hand.

-- Secure the drive axle to keep it from falling down.

NOTE:

In order to remove the drive axle from the transmission using the T10382, the suspension strut and all its components must be pulled to the back. Be careful not to damage any parts, for example, brake hose, ABS line.

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Strap T10038 To Pull Aside Axle

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-- Pull the suspension strut and its components using the T10038 as far as possible to the back, for example on the workshop hoist arm, until the T10382 can be installed parallel to the drive axle.

Install the T10382.

Fig 3: Identifying CV Joint And Removing Plate T10382/1

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For the CV joint -1-, the opening -arrow- in the removing plate T10382/1 must face the spindles T10382/2.

-- Place the T10382/1 behind the CV joint -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Removing Plate T10382/1 And CV Joint Boot

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The opening -arrow- in the T10382/1 must face the CV joint -1-.

-- Attach the T10382/2 and the traverse T10382/3 to the T10382/1.

Fig 5: Identifying Removal Of CV Joint Boot With T10382/1

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-- Attach the VW 771 to the T10382/3.

-- Remove the drive axle with a few hits on the VW 771.

Fig 6: Identifying Puller T10382 To Remove Axle

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NOTE:

Make sure there is enough clearance to the heat shield when removing the right drive axle. Adjust the position of the T10382 if necessary.

-- Remove the drive axle from the vehicle.

Installing

Installation is the reverse of removal, with special attention to the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to WHEEL BEARING HOUSING AND WHEEL BEARING UNIT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

Tightening specifications, refer to SUBFRAME, STABILIZER BAR, TRANSVERSE LINK, BALL JOINT, AND LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

All Wheel Drive

-- Tap on the front side of the stub shaft using a plastic mallet.

CAUTION:

This ensures that the stub shaft circlip engages in the differential bevel gear correctly.
This also prevents leaks.

Applies to All

-- Lightly coat the splines on the outer joint with assembly paste before installing the outer joint into the wheel hub

Remove any paint residue and/or corrosion in threads/splines of outer joint.

-- Install a new seal -1- and locking ring -2- into the groove on the stub shaft on the transmission.

Fig 7: Gasket And Circlip On Transmission Pins

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-- Apply approximately 2 g of grease around the splines on the transmission.

-- Bring outer and inner splines of the transmission and CV joint into engagement.

-- Grab drive axle by hand and push it into the CV joint up to the stop.

-- Now push the CV joint with one >>jerk<< onto the transmission stub shaft.

NOTE:

If it is difficult to install the drive axle even though the splines are positioned correctly, then slide it in the slip joint.

Do not use a hammer or a knocking tool under any circumstances!

-- Make sure the CV joint is securely fitted by pulling the CV joint against the circlip resistance.

CAUTION:

For this check, do not pull on the drive axle, but rather only on the CV joint.

-- Remove the T10038.

-- Insert outer joint as far as possible into the splines in the wheel hub.

-- Replace locking element after each removal.

-- Align nuts -arrows- according to markings made earlier and tighten.

Fig 8: Bolts -Arrows-

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NOTE:

Make sure that the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.

-- Install the lower noise insulation. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the wheel housing liner lower section when installing the drive axle. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the level control system sensor, if applicable. Refer to LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR .

-- Tighten drive axle to wheel hub threaded connection.

Tightening the connection between the drive axle and wheel hub:

Hex bolt, refer to HEX BOLT BETWEEN DRIVE AXLE AND WHEEL HUB, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .
12-point bolt, refer to 12-POINT BOLT BETWEEN DRIVE AXLE AND WHEEL HUB, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .

-- On vehicles with electronically-controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), reprogram the control position using VAS 5051B.

-- On vehicles with automatic headlamp range control, perform headlamp basic setting. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E] [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CETA, CCTA, CEPB, CDMA] Diagnosis and Testing .

-- Axle alignment is required, see Table. Refer to WHEN WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS NECESSARY .