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Filling The Joints With Grease

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Grease - Refer to the parts information Outer Joint Diameter Inner Joint Diameter
  90 mm (3.54 in.) 100 mm (3.93 in.)
Total quantity 45 g 110 g
In joint 25 g 50 g
In protective joint boot 20 g 60 g
NOTE:

Grease Joint Again When Replacing Protective Joint Boot.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drive Axle With 90 MM Diameter Outer CV Joint
GWWN42-10107Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  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 allocation. Refer to the parts information
  4. Clamp
  5. CV Boot for Outer CV Joint
    • Without vent hole
    • Check for tears and scuffing
  6. Clamp
  7. Plate Spring
  8. Spacer Ring (Plastic)
  9. Locking Ring
    • Always replace
    • Insert in shaft groove
  10. Protective Boot for Inner CV Joint
    • 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
  11. Clamp
  12. Locking Plate
  13. 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.
  14. Locking Ring
    • Replace
    • Remove and install using Circlip Pliers:VW161A  . Refer to Figure.
  15. Seal
    • Bonding surface on CV joint must be free of grease and oil!
  16. Inner CV Joint
  17. Plate Spring
    • Installed position. Refer to Figure