Distinguishing Characteristic Of Drive Axle AAR 2600 I To AAR 3300 I: Notes

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Fig 1: Determine Dimension A

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-- Determine dimension -A- as shown in illustration.

CAUTION:

Make sure that correct special tool allocation for each drive axle.

-- Guide triple roller joint AAR 3300 i :T40018 or triple roller joint AAR 2600 i :T40084 behind joint.

Guide pins -1- must contact joint.

Fig 2: Bringing Guide Pins Into Contact With Joint By Turning Knurled Thumb Screws

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-- Bring installation device into contact with joint by turning knurled thumb screws -2-.

NOTE:

Joint must be secured without play in :T40018 or :T40084 .

Tighten the bolts -2- by hand only.

-- Screw :VW 771 into :T40018 or :T40084 .

Fig 3: Identifying Slide Hammer VW 771 Installed In Assembly/Removal Tool T40018

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Drive axle AAR 3300 i :T40018 is shown in illustration.

Use :T40084 with drive axle AAR 2600 i.

-- Pull joint out horizontally with impact tool.

Leave joint in :T40018 or :T40084 .

-- Mark installation position of the parts -1- and -2- with lines.

Fig 4: Drive Axle, Triple Roller Star & Mark

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NOTE:

If they are not marked and are not installed in their previously installed positions, noises may occur later during driving operation.

A water-proof felt pen is well-suited for marking.

1 - Drive axle

2 - Triple roller star

-- Remove grease with lint-free cloth.

-- Remove securing ring.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Circlip

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1 - Pliers (commercially available)

-- Pressing triple roller star off of drive axle.

Fig 6: Identifying Tool Set Up/Assembly

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-- Use special tool shown in illustration.

The :T10065/5 must not touch the rollers; move the rollers to the side if necessary.

-- Remove the protective boot.

-- Remove the grease on the shaft splines.

-- Check the roller body and ball cage for wear.

-- Clean drive axle and housing.