Driveshaft Overview, Automatic Transmission: Notes
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Outer CV joints:
NOTE:
Outer constant velocity (CV) joints are packed with -G6- grease.
| Outer joint dia. | Total grease required | Proportions: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint | Boot | ||
| 98 mm (3.9 in.) | 120 g (4.2 oz.) | 80 g (2.8 oz.) | 40 g (1.4 oz.) |
Inner tripod joints:
- Tripod joints are packed with 140 g (5 oz.) grease G 000 605.
- Re-grease joint, if necessary, when replacing joint boot.
NOTE:
If the tools shown in the illustrations are unavailable, equivalent workshop equipment can be used. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the tool you are using.
- Driveshaft with inner CV joint
- Supplied as replacement part with boot and grease
- Clamp
- Always replace
- Tightening Fig. 1 Tightening clamps
- Boot, inner
- Check for cracks and abrasion
- To replace, press off outer CV joint
- When sliding onto shaft, grease bead on shaft lightly and carefully pull boot on with wedge :VAG1474/5 (component of tool VAG 1474) Fig. 4 Pulling boot over splined shaft bead
- Clamp
- Always replace
- Tightening Fig. 1 Tightening clamps
- Boot, outer
- Check for cracks and abrasions
- Before tightening small clamp, ventilate boot briefly Fig. 3 Ventilating CV boot
- Clamp
- Always replace
- Tightening Fig. 1 Tightening clamps
- Dished washer
- Installation position Fig. 5 Installation position for dished washer, spacer washer and circlip
- Spacer washer
- Installation position Fig. 5 Installation position for dished washer, spacer washer and circlip
- Circlip
- Always replace
- Installation position Fig. 5 Installation position for dished washer, spacer washer and circlip
- When assembling, install in ring groove on shaft (not visible with CV joint installed)
- CV joint, outer
- 98 mm (3.8 in.) outer diameter
- Replace only as complete assembly
- Removing Fig. 5 Installation position for dished washer, spacer washer and circlip
- To install, gently drive joint onto shaft with plastic hammer, engage up to circlip
- Lubricating DRIVESHAFT OVERVIEW, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION