Removing the Outer CV Joint

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-- Clamp the drive axle with protective jaws in a vise.

-- Fold back the boot.

-- Align the : T10382 so that the flat side of the : T10382/1 faces the : T10382/2 .

-- Attach the : T10382 to the : VW771 .

-- Remove the CV joint from the drive axle using the : T10382 and : VW771 .

Fig 1: Identifying Outer CV Joint

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: T10382/1
: T10382/2

Outer CV Joint, Installing

Installed Location of Spring Washer and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint

Fig 2: Identifying Dished Washer And Thrust Washer On Outer Joint

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Plate Spring
Thrust Ring

-- Install the new circlips.

-- Slide the new CV boot onto the drive axle if necessary.

-- Use a plastic mallet to install it on the shaft until the circlip engages.

Drive off Cover for Inner Joint

Fig 3: Driving Off Cover For Inner Joint

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-- Remove the circlip.

-- Remove both clamps, and push the CV boot toward outer joint.

-- Drive off protective boot with drift.

Inner CV Joint, Removing

Fig 4: Identifying Tools To Press Off Inner Constant Velocity Joint

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Assembling

Inner CV Joint, Pressing On

Fig 5: Identifying Tools To Press On Inner Constant Velocity Joint

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-- Press on joint until it stops.

-- Install the circlip.

-- Coat the cover sealing surface with Grease:D 454 300 A2 .

Fig 6: Apply Sealant

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-- Apply a continuous sealant bead with a 2 to 3 mm diameter in the area of the inner holes -arrow- on the clean surface of the cover.

-- Align new cover with screws -arrows- to screw holes.

Fig 7: Aligning New Cover With Bolts To Screw Holes

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It Must Be Aligned Exactly Because It Cannot Be Aligned after Installing .

-- Drive cover on with a plastic mallet.

-- Wipe away any sealant leaking out.

Tightening Clamp on the Outer Joint

Fig 8: 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 9: Attaching CV Joint Boot Clamp Tool VAG 1682

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CV Joint, Checking Function. Refer to CV Joint, Checking for Function .