Drive Axle, Disassembling And Assembling, Inner CV Joint: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Press Plate :VW401
Press Plate :VW402
Press Piece - Rod :VW409
Press Piece - Multiple Use :VW412
CV Joint Press Sleeve :VW522
Press Block :40-204A
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm :VAG1331
Locking ring pliers, commercially available
Sealant :D 454 300 A2

CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and parts information prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Circlip - Drive Axle
Clamp - CV Boot to Drive Axle

Inner CV Joint, Removing

Fig 1: Driving Cover Down With Copper Or Brass Drift

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

-- Drive down the cover with a copper or brass mandrel in direction of -arrow-.

-- Drive down the cap with a copper or brass mandrel in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 2: Secure Drive Axle With Protective Covers In A Vise Clamp

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-- Only open and remove the "small" CV boot clamp.

-- Remove the circlip using the locking ring pliers.

Fig 3: Opening Clamps And Pulling Off CV Joint Boot From Inner Joint

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-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

Fig 4: Pressing CV Joint Off Of Drive Axle

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-- Press the inner CV joint off of the drive axle.

-- Remove the CV boot from the drive axle.