Drive Axle, Disassembling And Assembling, Triple Roller Joint AAR 2600 I And AAR 3300 I: Disassembling

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-- Clamp the drive axle horizontally in a vise with protective covers.

NOTE:

Make sure the drive axle is not damaged.

-- Open the clamps -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamps & Protective Boot

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-- Slide back the CV boot.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of noise while driving due to a changed installation position.

For reinstallation, mark the installation position of the joint to the drive axle using, for example, a waterproof felt-tip pen.

-- Guide the :T40018 or :T40084 behind the joint.

Fig 2: Bringing Guide Pins Into Contact With Joint By Turning Knurled Thumb Screws

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The guide pins -1- must rest on the outer joint.

-- Bring the :T40018 or :T40084 to rest on the joint by turning the knurled bolts -2-.

NOTE:

The joint must be secured without any play in the :T40018 or :T40084 .

Only tighten the knurled bolts hand tight.

-- Install the :VW771 in the :T40018 or :T40084 .

Fig 3: Identifying Slide Hammer VW 771 Installed In Assembly/Removal Tool T40018

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-- Remove the joint horizontally with the :VW771 .

Leave the joint in the :T40018 or :T40084 .

Fig 4: Drive Axle, Triple Roller Star & Mark

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of noise while driving due to a changed installation position.

For reinstallation, mark the drive axle installation position -1- to the triple roller star -2- using, for example, a waterproof felt-tip pen.

-- Remove grease with a lint-free cloth.

-- Remove the circlip with locking ring pliers -1-.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Circlip

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-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

Fig 6: Identifying Tool Set Up/Assembly

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:T10065/1
:T10065/5
:VW401
:VW408A
:VW402

The :T10065/5 must rest on the base body of the triple roller star
The :T10065/5 must not touch the rollers; move the rollers to the side if necessary.

-- Press the triple roller star off the drive axle.

-- Remove the CV boot.

-- Remove the grease on the shaft splines.

-- Check the roller body and ball cage for wear.

-- Clean drive axle and housing.