Overview - Input Shaft With Inner CV Joint, Inserted In Transmission

Grease quantity and type 

• Grease joint again when replacing CV boot.
• Pay attention to the grease type for the outer and inner joint. Refer to the Parts Information.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Input Shaft With Inner CV Joint, Inserted In Transmission

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1. Bolt
   • : WHT.005.437  / black = 200 Nm +180° additional turn
   • : WHT.005.437.A  / silver = 200 Nm + 90° additional turn
   • Replace after removing.
   • Loosening and tightening. Refer to DRIVE AXLE THREADED CONNECTION, LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING .
   • Clean the threads in the CV joint with a thread tap before installing.
2. Outer CV Joint
   • Only replace completely
   • Removing. Refer to DRIVE AXLE WITH INNER CV JOINT, INSTALLED IN TRANSMISSION, SERVICING .
   • Installing. Refer to Figure.
   • Check using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester OUTER CV JOINT, CHECKING .
3. Circlip
   • Replace after removing.
   • Insert in shaft groove
4. Clamp
   • Replace after removing.
   • Tensioning. Refer to Figure.
5. Outer CV Joint CV Boot
   • Check for tears and scuffing
6. Clamp
   • Replace after removing.
   • Tensioning. Refer to Figure.
7. Drive Axle
8. Clamp
   • Replace after removing.
   • Tensioning. Refer to Figure.
9. Inner CV Joint CV Boot
   • Without vent hole
   • Check for tears and scuffing
   • Drive off CV joint using a drift
   • Coat the sealing surface with : D 454 300 A2  before installing it on the CV joint
10. Clamp
    • Replace after removing.
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure.
11. Circlip
    • Replace after removing.
    • Insert in shaft groove
12. Inner CV Joint
    • Only replace completely
    • Removing. Refer to Figure.
    • Installing. Refer to DRIVE AXLE WITH INNER CV JOINT, INSTALLED IN TRANSMISSION, SERVICING - Installing Inner CV Joint .
13. O-Ring
    • Replace after removing.
    • Insert in shaft groove
14. Circlip
    • Replace after removing.
    • Insert in shaft groove