Drive Axle Overview, Triple Roller Joint AAR2600I

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Fig 1: Drive Axle With Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i, Assembly Overview

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Outer CV Joint
- Replace only as complete unit.
- Removing. Refer to Removing the Outer CV Joint .
- Installing: Drive onto shaft with plastic hammer until compressed circlip seats.
- Checking. Refer to OUTER CV JOINT, CHECKING .
Bolt
- 200 Nm +180°
- Bolt, Loosening and Tightening. Refer to Removing .
- Replace after removal.
Right Drive Axle
Left Drive Axle
Clamp
- Replace after removal.
- Tensioning. Refer to Figure.
CV Boot
- Check for tears and scuffing.
- Material: polyelastomer
Clamp
- Replace after removal.
- Tensioning. Refer to Figure.
Plate Spring
- Installed position. Refer to Figure.
Thrust Ring
- Installed position. Refer to Figure.
Locking Ring
- Replace after removal.
- Insert in shaft groove.
Clamp
- Replace after removal.
- Tension using Hose Clamp Pliers VAG1275.
CV Boot for Triple Roller Joint
- Check for tears and scuffing.
Clamp
- Replace after removal.
- Tension using Hose Clamp Pliers VAG1275.
Locking Ring
- Replace after removal.
Joint
Locking Ring
- Replace after removal.
- insert in groove on shaft using Circlip Pliers VW161A.
Triple Roller Star with Rollers
The chamfer -arrow- points to drive axle splines.