Left Drive Axle With CV Joint, Connected To Inner Splines: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

-- Lightly coat the splines on the outer joint with assembly paste before installing the outer joint into the wheel hub. Refer to the parts information.

Remove any paint residue and/or corrosion in threads/splines of outer joint.

-- Replace the shaft seal on the transmission. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - SEALS [0D9] / SEALS COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW .

-- Install A New Seal -1- And Locking Ring -2- into the groove on the stub shaft on the transmission.

Fig 1: Installed Position Of New Seal & Locking Ring For Left Drive Axle With CV Joint

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Grease all around the area of the transmission pin splines with approximately 2 g grease. Refer to the parts information.

-- Bring outer and inner splines of the transmission and CV joint into engagement.

-- Grab drive axle by hand and push it into the CV joint up to the stop.

-- Now push the CV joint with one jerk onto the transmission stub shaft.

NOTE:

If it is difficult to install the drive axle even though the splines are positioned correctly, then slide it in the slip joint.

Never use a hammer or mallet!

-- Make sure the CV joint is seater securely, to do this pull the CV joint against the resistance of the securing ring.

CAUTION:

When checking, only pull on the CV joint piece and not on the drive axle.

-- Install the outer joint as far as possible into the wheel hub splines.

NOTE:

Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.

On vehicles with electronically controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), perform the function "Adapt the Control Position" with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
If the control position was reprogrammed and if the vehicle has lane assist, then it will then be necessary to calibrate the driver assistance systems front camera. Refer to DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS FRONT CAMERA, CALIBRATING .
On vehicles with level control system sensor, perform headlamp basic setting. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING / HEADLAMPS, CALIBRATING / LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR .