Overview - Drive Axle, With Inner CV Joint With Cover

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drive Axle, With Inner CV Joint With Cover

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

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. Clamp
   • Replace after removing
   • Tensioning. Refer to Figure.
9. Inner CV Joint CV Boot
   • Without vent hole
   • Check for tears and scuffing
   • Drive off CV joint using a drift
   • Coat the sealing surface with : D 454 300 A2  before installing it on the CV joint
10. Clamp
    • Replace after removing
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure.
11. Backing Plate
12. Cap
    • Carefully drive off using a drift
    • Apply sealant between the joint and cover. Refer to Figure.
    • The adhesive surface must be free of oil and grease
13. Inner CV Joint
    • Only replace completely
    • Check using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester Refer to INNER CV JOINT, CHECKING .
    • Removing. Refer to Figure.
    • Installing. Refer to Figure.
    • When installing the joint on the axle shaft, the splines on the axle shaft must be lightly coated with the grease used in the joint.
14. Circlip
    • Replace after removing
    • Removing and installing with Circlip Pliers: VW 161A 
15. Cap
    • Replace after removing
    • Removing. Refer to Figure.
16. Bolt
    • Replace after removing
    • Tightening Specifications:
      • Pre-tightening: 10 Nm diagonally
      • Final tightening specification 70 Nm diagonally

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.