Drive Axle, Disassembling And Assembling, CV Joint VL 100: Assembling

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Inner CV Joint, Pressing On

Fig 1: Inner CV Joint, Pressing On

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1 - CV Joint

A - Press Plate:VW 401

B - Assembly Tool:T10065/1

C - Press Piece - Rod:VW 411

D - Press Piece - Multiple Use:VW 447 H

E - Press Piece - Multiple Use:VW 454

F - Press Plate:VW 402

G - Tripod Joint Tool - Assembly Tool 2:T10065/2

CAUTION:

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

Tightening Clamp on the Outer Joint

Fig 2: Tightening Clamp on the Outer Joint

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-- Attach the Clamping Pliers:V.A.G 1682 A -1- as shown. Make sure that the edges of the pliers are seated in the corners -arrows- of the clamp.

-- Tighten the clamp by turning the spindle -A- using a torque wrench (do not tilt the pliers).

CAUTION:

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 clamp using the Clamping Pliers:V.A.G 1682 A .

Tightening specification: 25 Nm.

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 3: Tension the Clamp on the Small Diameter

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Torque Wrench -B-
Clamping Pliers:V.A.G 1682 A -A-
Steel clamp -1-