Overview - Drive Axle With Inner Triple Roller Joint AAR2600I

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drive Axle With Inner Triple Roller Joint AAR2600I

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1. Bolt
   • 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.
   • : WHT.005.437  / black = 200 Nm +180° additional turn
   • : WHT.005.437.A  / silver = 200 Nm + 90° additional turn
2. Outer CV Joint
   • Only replace completely
   • Removing. Refer to Figure.
   • Installing. Refer to Figure.
   • Check using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester Refer to 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. Triple Roller Star with Rollers
   • Removing. Refer to Figure.
   • Installing. Refer to Figure.
9. Circlip
   • Replace after removing
   • Insert in shaft groove
10. Clamp
    • Replace after removing
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure.
11. CV Boot for Triple Roller Joint
    • Check for tears and scuffing
    • Installing. Refer to Figure.
12. Clamp
    • Replace after removing
    • Install and tighten. Refer to Figure.
13. CV Boot Adapter
14. Joint
    • Removing. Refer to Figure.
15. Bolt
    • Replace after removing
    • Tightening Specifications:
      • Pre-tightening: 10 Nm diagonally
      • Final tightening specification 70 Nm diagonally
16. Joint
    • Removing. Refer to Figure.
17. Circlip
    • Replace after removing
    • Insert in shaft groove

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.