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Drive Axle, Inner CV Joint 108 Mm Diameter - Bolted

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Filling Joints With Grease 

Grease - Refer to the parts information Outer Joint Diameter Inner Joint Diameter
  98 mm (3.85 in.) 108 mm (4.25 in.)
Total quantity 120 g 140 g
In joint 80 g 60 g
In protective joint boot 40 g 80 g
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drive Axle, Inner CV Joint 108 mm Diameter - Bolted
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  1. Bolt
  2. Outer CV Joint
  3. Locking Ring
    • Always replace if removed
    • Insert in shaft groove
  4. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
  5. CV Boot for Outer CV Joint
    • Check for tears and scuffing
  6. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure '
    • Always replace if removed
  7. Profile Shaft
  8. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
  9. Protective Boot for Inner CV Joint
    • Check for tears and scuffing
  10. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
  11. Locking Plate
  12. Cover
    • Always replace if removed
    • Drive off CV joint using drift
    • Apply sealant between the joint and cover.
    • Adhesive surface must be free of oil and grease
  13. Inner CV Joint
  14. Locking Ring
    • Always replace if removed
    • Remove and install using Circlip Pliers :VW161A  . Refer to Figure .
  15. Cover
    • Always replace if removed
    • Drive off CV joint using drift
    • Apply sealant between the joint and cover.
  16. Bolt
    • Pre-tightening specification: diagonal sequence to 10 Nm 
    • M8 tightening specification: diagonal sequence to 40 Nm 
    • M10 tightening specification: diagonal sequence to 70 Nm 
    • Always replace if removed