Drive Axle With 82 Mm Diameter Outer CV Joint
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| For the correct grease. Refer to the parts information | Outer Joint Diameter | Inner Joint Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 80 mm (3.23 in.) | 100 mm (3.93 in.) | |
| Total quantity | 45 g | 110 g |
- Outer CV Joint
- Replace only as complete unit
- Removing. Refer to OUTER CV JOINT, REMOVING
- Installing: Using a plastic hammer, drive onto the shaft as far as the stop
- Divide the grease evenly in the joint
- Checking. Refer to OUTER CV JOINT, CHECKING .
- 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.
- Drive Axle
- For the correct allocation. Refer to the parts information
- Clamp
- Tensioning. Refer to Figure
- Always replace if removed
- CV Boot
- Check for tears and scuffing
- Material: polyelastomer
- Clamp
- Tensioning. Refer to Figure
- Always replace if removed
- Plate Spring
- With inner spline
- Installed position. Refer to Figure
- Locking Ring
- Always replace if removed
- Insert in shaft groove
- CV Boot
- Material: polyelastomer
- 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
- Clamp
- Tensioning. Refer to Figure
- Always replace if removed
- Locking Plate
- 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
- Locking Ring
- Always replace if removed
- Remove and install using Circlip Pliers:VW161A
- Seal
- Always replace if removed
- Bonding surface on CV joint must be free of grease and oil!
- Inner CV Joint
- Replace only as complete unit
- Divide the grease evenly in the joint
- Removing. Refer to INNER CV JOINT, REMOVING
- Installing. Refer to INNER CV JOINT, INSTALLING
- Checking. Refer to INNER CV JOINT, CHECKING .
- Plate Spring
- With inner spline
- Installed position. Refer to Figure