Overview - Drive Axle: Notes

Peened Triple Roller Joint AAR 2600 i with an Outer CV Joint with an 85/88 mm Diameter.

Peened Triple Roller Joint AAR 3300 i with an Outer CV Joint with an 94/100 mm Diameter.

Peened Triple Roller Joint AAR 3300 i with an Outer CV Joint with an 99/106 mm Diameter.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drive Axle Assembly

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1. Clamp
   • Always Replace If Removed
   • Tensioning. Refer To CLAMP ON TRIPLE ROLLER JOINT AND OUTER JOINT, TENSIONING .
2. Protective Boot with Triple Roller Joint Adapter
   • Protective Joint Boot Must Fit In Groove And On Joint Contour.
   • Before Tightening Clamp, Briefly Raise CV Boot To Allow Pressure To Equalize.
3. Clamp
   • Always Replace If Removed
   • Tensioning. Refer To clamp On Triple Roller Joint And Outer Joint, Tensioning .
4. Locking Ring
   • Always Replace If Removed
   • Insert Before Mounting In Ring Groove (Not Visible With Joint Installed)
   • Before Installing CV Joint, Align Sealing Ring In Center With Opening Facing Upward.
5. Outer CV Joint
   • Replace Only As Complete Unit.
   • For Removing. Refer To OUTER CV JOINT, REMOVING 
   • Checking. Refer To OUTER CV JOINT, CHECKING .
   • For Installing. Refer To OUTER CV JOINT, INSTALLING 
   • Greasing. Refer To GREASE QUANTITY AND TYPE 
   • When Installing Joint On Axle Shaft, Splines On Axle Shaft Must Be Lightly Coated With Grease Used In Joint.
6. Bolt
   • 200 Nm  +180°
   • Always Replace If Removed
   • Before Installing, Clean The Threads In The CV Joint With A Tap.
   • Follow The Sequence When Loosening And Tightening The Threaded Connection Between The Drive Axle And The Wheel Hub. Refer To DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .
7. Clamp
   • Always Replace If Removed
   • Tensioning. Refer To CLAMP ON TRIPLE ROLLER JOINT AND OUTER JOINT, TENSIONING .
8. CV Boot for Outer CV Joint
   • Check For Tears And Scuffing
   • Before Tightening Clamp, Briefly Raise CV Boot To Allow Pressure To Equalize.
9. Clamp
   • Always Replace If Removed
   • Tensioning. Refer To CLAMP ON TRIPLE ROLLER JOINT AND OUTER JOINT, TENSIONING .
10. Drive Axle
    • Removing And Installing. Refer To DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
11. Locking Ring
12. Triple Roller Star

    The Chamfer -arrow- Faces The Drive Axle Splines.

    • When installing triple roller star on axle shaft, splines on axle shaft must be lightly coated with grease used in joint.
13. Locking Ring
    • Always Replace If Removed
    • Insert In Shaft Groove
14. Bolt
    • Always Replace If Removed
    • Tightening Specification. Refer To -Item  ) OVERVIEW - WHEEL BEARING - BOLT
15. Joint