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
-- 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-.
-- Only open and remove the "small" CV boot clamp.
-- Remove the circlip using the locking ring pliers.
-- Arrange the special tools as shown.
-- Press the inner CV joint off of the drive axle.
-- Remove the CV boot from the drive axle.