LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Audi >> 2019 >> A3 Premium >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 39 (Front Suspension) >> 40 Front Suspension >> Drive Axle >> Overview - Drive Axle >> Drive Axle, Inner CV Joint 108 Mm Diameter - Bolted

Drive Axle, Inner CV Joint 108 Mm Diameter - Bolted

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

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: Drive Axle With CV Joint Vl107 Exploded View
GWWN40-10361Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Bolt
    • : WHT.002.795  / 200 Nm + 180° additional turn
    • : WHT.005.437  / black = 200 Nm +180° additional turn
    • : WHT.005.437.A  / silver = 200 Nm + 90° additional 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.
  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. Refer to Figure.
    • 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. Refer to Figure.
  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