Drive Axle, Removing And Installing, Attached To The Transmission Stub Shaft: Installing

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

Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

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

-- Install the new circlip into the stub shaft groove on the transmission.

-- Replace the shaft seal on the transmission. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - SEALS .

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

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

-- Grab the drive axle by hand and push it all the way into the joint.

-- Now push the ball joint with one >>jerk<< onto the transmission stub shaft.

-- Slide the joint piece with the drive axle onto the transmission pins until the circlip engages.

NOTE:

Never use a hammer or striking tool!

-- Make sure the joint is seated correctly, to do this pull the joint against the resistance of the circlip.

CAUTION:

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

-- 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.

On vehicles with electronically controlled damping (Audi magnetic ride), perform the function "Adapt the control position" with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Select Diagnostic operating mode and Start diagnostics .

-- Select the Select individual test tab and select the following tree structure consecutively:

Chassis
Wheel Damping Electronics
01 - OBD-capable systems .
14 - Electronic Damping Control Module -J250
14 - Electronic Damping Control Module, functions
14 - Readapt Control Position

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 .
For vehicles with a level control system sensor, perform a headlamp basic setting. Refer to HEADLAMP, ADJUSTING .