Driving Joint On

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-- Use a plastic hammer to install it on the shaft until the locking ring locks secure.

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-- Press off CV from joint using drift.

-- Remove securing ring.

-- Remove both clamps, and push joint boot toward outer joint.

Fig 1: Locating Plate Spring

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Dished washer installation position, inner and outer joint

Plate Spring

-- Press on joint until stop.

-- Install lock ring.

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NOTE:

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

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-- Position :VAG1682A as shown in illustration. When doing this, make sure that edges of clamping pliers are seated in corners -arrows B- of clamp.

-- Tighten the hose clamp by turning spindle -A- using a torque wrench (do not tilt clamping pliers).

Tightening Specification: 25 Nm.

NOTE:

A stainless steel clamp must be used due to hardness of CV boot material (compared to rubber). This clamp can only be tensioned using :VAG1682A .

Be sure clamp tool spindle thread -A- moves freely. Grease with MoS₂ grease if necessary.

If the thread is tight for example, dirty, the required tensioning force for the hose clamp will not be achieved in spite of correct torque specification settings.

Fig 2: Tightening Clamp With V.A.G 1682

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