Outer CV Joint, Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi A4 allroad. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Clamp the drive axle in a vise with protective covers.
-- Open both clamps and remove the CV boot from the outer joint.
-- Drive out the CV joint from the drive axle with a copper or brass mandrel -A- on the inner ring.
-- Remove joint and CV boot.