Pressing On Inner CV Joint

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-- Before installing joint piece, splines -arrow A- must be lightly coated with grease used in joint.

-- Install tools as shown in the illustration.

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NOTE:

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

-- Install circlip using :VW161A .

Fig 1: Install Circlip Using :VW161A

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-- Apply sealant -hatched surface- to clean surface on inner side of protective joint boot cap. Sealant bead: apply a continuous bead with a 2 to 3 mm diameter in area of inner holes -arrow-.

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-- Use sealant. Refer to the parts information.

-- Slide joint protective boot onto drive shaft.

Drive shaft, protective joint boot and cap contact surfaces must be free of grease.
Make sure you do not damage the sealant bead.

-- Using bolts -arrows-, align protective boot and cap with screw holes.

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

-- Drive off protective boot with cap using plastic hammer.

-- Clear away leaking sealing immediately.

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

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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: 20 Nm

NOTE:

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 3: Tightening Clamp For Rubber Protective Joint Boots

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