Drive Axle, Disassembling And Assembling, Inner CV Joint Without Cover

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Press Plate:VW401

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Press Plate:VW402

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Press Piece - Rod:VW408A

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Press Piece - Rod:VW411

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Press Piece - Multiple Use:VW447H

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Press Piece - Multiple Use:VW454

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Tripod Joint Tool:T10065

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Inner CV Joint, Removing

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-- Position the special tool as shown:

1 - CV Joint

A - Press Plate:VW401

B - :T10065/1 from the Tripod Joint Tool:T10065

C - Press Piece - Rod:VW408A

D - Press Plate:VW402

E - :T10065/4 from the Tripod Joint Tool:T10065

Inner CV Joint, Pressing On

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-- Installation position of the plate spring -1- on inner joint.

-- Position the special tool as shown:

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1 - CV Joint

A - Press Plate:VW401

B - :T10065/1 from the Tripod Joint Tool:T10065

C - Press Piece - Rod:VW411

D - Press Piece - Multiple Use:VW447H

E - Press Piece - Multiple Use:VW454

F - Press Plate:VW402

G - :T10065/2 from the Tripod Joint Tool:T10065

Chamfer on inner diameter of ball hub (splines) must face the contact shoulder on the drive axle.