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Drive Axle With 82 Mm Diameter Outer CV Joint

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For the correct grease. Refer to the parts information Outer Joint Diameter Inner Joint Diameter
  80 mm (3.23 in.) 100 mm (3.93 in.)
Total quantity 45 g 110 g
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drive Axle With 82 MM Diameter Outer CV Joint
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  1. Outer CV Joint
  2. Bolt
    • :WHT.005.437  / black = 200 Nm + 180°  turn
    • :WHT.005.437.A  / silver = 200 Nm + 90°  turn
    • Always replace if removed
    • Loosening and tightening. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .
    • Before installing, clean the threads in the CV joint with a thread tap.
  3. Drive Axle
    • For the correct allocation. Refer to the parts information
  4. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
  5. CV Boot
    • Check for tears and scuffing
    • Material: polyelastomer
  6. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
  7. Plate Spring
    • With inner spline
    • Installed position. Refer to Figure
  8. Locking Ring
    • Always replace if removed
    • Insert in shaft groove
  9. CV Boot
    • Material: polyelastomer
    • Without vent hole
    • Check for tears and scuffing
    • Drive off CV joint using drift
    • Coat the sealing surface with :D 454 300 A2  before installing it on the CV joint
  10. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
  11. Locking Plate
  12. Internal Multi-Point Bolt
    • Pre-Tightening Specification: Diagonal Sequence To 10 Nm 
    • M8 Tightening Specification:Diagonal Sequence To 20 Nm 
    • M8 Tightening Specification: Diagonal Sequence With 180° Additional Turn 
    • Always Replace If Removed
  13. Locking Ring
    • Always replace if removed
    • Remove and install using Circlip Pliers:VW161A 
  14. Seal
    • Always replace if removed
    • Bonding surface on CV joint must be free of grease and oil!
  15. Inner CV Joint
  16. Plate Spring
    • With inner spline
    • Installed position. Refer to Figure