Drive Axle, CV Joint VL100: Assembling

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Fig 1: Identifying Dished Washer

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Plate Spring

Fig 2: Identifying Tool Assembly To Press On Inner Constant Velocity Joint

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NOTE:

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

Fig 3: Attaching CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool V.A.G 1682

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-- Attach CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG1682 as shown in illustration. When doing this, make sure that edges of clamping pliers are seated in corners -arrows B- of clamp.

-- Tension clamp by turning spindle with a torque wrench (do not tilt clamp tool).

NOTE:

The hard material of the joint boot (compared to rubber) makes it necessary to use a stainless steel hose clamp. It is only possible to tighten the hose clamp with CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG1682.

Tightening specification: 25 Nm.

Use torque wrench -C- with adjustment range 5 to 50 Nm (for example, Torque Wrench 5-50Nm VAG1331).

Be sure thread of spindle -A- of clamp tool moves freely. Grease with MOS 2 grease if necessary.

If the thread is tight for example dirty, the required tensioning force for the hose clamp will not be achieved in spite of correct torque specification settings.

Fig 4: Attaching CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG 1682

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