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 |
- Bolt
- 200 Nm + 180° 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 tap
- Outer CV Joint
- Checking. Refer to OUTER CV JOINT, CHECKING .
- Removing. Refer to REMOVING
- Installing. Refer to 108 MM INNER CV JOINT, SERVICING
- When installing joint on axle shaft, splines on axle shaft must be lightly coated with grease used in joint
- Locking Ring
- Always replace if removed
- Insert in shaft groove
- Clamp
- Tensioning. Refer to Figure
- Always replace if removed
- CV Boot for Outer CV Joint
- Check for tears and scuffing
- Clamp
- Tensioning. Refer to Figure '
- Always replace if removed
- Profile Shaft
- Clamp
- Tensioning. Refer to Figure
- Always replace if removed
- Protective Boot for Inner CV Joint
- Check for tears and scuffing
- Clamp
- Tensioning. Refer to Figure
- Always replace if removed
- Locking Plate
- 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
- Inner CV Joint
- Replace only as complete unit
- Checking. Refer to INNER CV JOINT, CHECKING .
- Removing. Refer to 108 MM INNER CV JOINT, SERVICING
- Installing. Refer to 108 MM INNER CV JOINT, SERVICING
- When installing joint on axle shaft, splines on axle shaft must be lightly coated with grease used in joint
- Locking Ring
- Always replace if removed
- Remove and install using Circlip Pliers :VW161A . Refer to Figure .
- Cover
- Always replace if removed
- Drive off CV joint using drift
- Apply sealant between the joint and cover.
- 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