Drive Axle With 82 Mm Diameter Outer CV Joint

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

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drive Axle With 82 MM Diameter Outer CV Joint

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

1. Outer CV Joint
   • Replace only as complete unit
   • Removing. Refer to Figure
   • 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 .
2. 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.
3. Drive Axle
   • For the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts Information
4. Clamp
   • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
   • Always replace if removed
5. CV Boot
   • Check for tears and scuffing
   • Material: polyelastomer
6. Clamp
   • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
   • Always replace if removed
7. Plate Spring
   • With inner spline
   • Installed position. Refer to Figure
8. Locking Ring
   • Always replace if removed
   • Insert in shaft groove
9. 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
10. Clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure
    • Always replace if removed
11. Locking Plate
12. 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
13. Locking Ring
    • Always replace if removed
    • Remove and install using Circlip Pliers: VW161A 
14. Seal
    • Always replace if removed
    • Bonding surface on CV joint must be free of grease and oil!
15. Inner CV Joint
    • Replace only as complete unit
    • Divide the grease evenly in the joint
    • Removing. Refer to Figure
    • Installing. Refer to Figure
    • Checking. Refer to INNER CV JOINT, CHECKING .
16. Plate Spring
    • With inner spline
    • Installed position. Refer to Figure