Inner CV Joint, Removing And Installing: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Press Plate VW401
• Press Plate VW402
• Press Piece - Rod VW 409
• Press Piece - Multiple Use VW412
• CV Joint Press Sleeve VW522
• Press Block 40-204A
• Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm VAG1331
• Clamping Pliers VAG1682A
• Locking ring pliers (commercially available)

Remove the Inner CV Joint 

Fig 1: Driving Cover Down With Copper Or Brass Drift

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-- Clamp the drive axle with protective jaws in a vise clamp.

-- Drive cover down with copper or brass drift.

-- Drive cap down with copper or brass drift.

Fig 2: Secure Drive Axle With Protective Covers In A Vise Clamp

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-- Only open and remove the "small" protective boot clamp.

-- Remove circlip.

Fig 3: Opening Clamps And Pulling Off CV Joint Boot From Inner Joint

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-- Press inner CV joint off of drive axle with special tool shown in illustration.

Fig 4: Pressing CV Joint Off Of Drive Axle

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-- Remove the CV joint boot from the drive axle.