Drive Axle, Disassembling And Assembling, CV Joint VL100: Assembling

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Installation Position of the Plate Spring on Inner Joint

Fig 1: Identifying Dished Washer

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Plate Spring

Inner CV Joint, Pressing On

Fig 2: Assembling CV Joint

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NOTE:

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

Tightening Clamp on the Outer Joint

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

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-- Attach the : VAG1682A as shown. When doing this, make sure that edges of the pliers are positioned in the corners -B arrows- of the clamp.

-- Tension the clamp by turning spindle with a torque wrench (without tilting the pliers).

NOTE:

The hard material of the CV boot (compared to rubber) makes it necessary to use a stainless steel hose clamp. It is only possible to tighten the hose clamp with : VAG1682A .

Tightening specification: 25 Nm.

Use the torque wrench -C- with adjustment range 5 - 50 Nm (for example, : VAG1331 ).

Make sure the spindle threads -A- on the pliers move easily. Lubricate with MOS 2 grease, if necessary.

If difficult to tighten, for example because of dirty threads, the proper clamping force of the clamping sleeve will not be reached even when tightened to the specification.

Tension the Clamp on the Small Diameter

Fig 4: Attaching CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG 1682

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