100 Mm Diameter Inner CV Joint

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-- Apply 40 grams of joint grease to CV joint through ball paths.

108 mm Diameter Inner CV Joint

-- Apply 70 grams of joint grease to CV joint through ball paths.

Procedure for both CV joints

Fig 1: Coat Sealing Surface Of Cover And Cap With D 454 300 A2

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-- Lubricate the contact surface on the cover.

-- Apply sealant "hatched area" to the clean surface in the inside of the cover. Sealant bead: Uninterrupted, apply diameter 2 to 3 mm in area of inner holes -arrow-.

-- Use sealant Parts Information..

-- Align new cover with bolts -arrows- to bolt holes.

Fig 2: Aligning New Cover With Bolts To Screw Holes

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

-- Drive cover on with a plastic hammer.

-- Clear away leaking sealing immediately.

-- Position CV boot in outer groove -arrow 2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Outer And Inner Groove

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Inner groove -arrow 1- remains visible "identification groove" (for correct installation of CV boot).