Outer CV Joint, Removing

-- Clamp the drive axle in a vise with jaw protectors.

-- Fold back the boot.

-- Align the Puller - Driveshaft:T10382  so that the flat side of the Puller - Driveshaft - Removing Plate:T10382/1  faces the Puller - Driveshaft - Spindles:T10382/2  .

-- Attach the Puller - Drive Axle:T10382  to the Slide Hammer Set:VW 771  .

-- Remove the CV joint from the drive axle using the Puller - Driveshaft:T10382  and Slide Hammer Set:VW 771  .

Fig 1: Identifying Outer CV Joint

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1. Puller - Drive Axle - Removing Plate:T10382/1 
2. Puller - Drive Axle - Spindles:T10382/2 

Outer CV Joint, Installing

-- 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.

Cover for Inner Joint, Removing, Only for CV Joint with Cover

Fig 2: Drive Off Cover for Inner Joint

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-- Drive off the inner joint cap -1- using a drift -A-.

-- Remove the circlip.

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

-- Drive off the CV boot with a drift.

Inner CV Joint, Removing

Fig 3: Identifying Inner CV Joint, Removal

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-- Clamp the drive axle in a vise with jaw protectors.

-- Fold back the boot.

-- Drive out the CV joint from the drive axle using a drift -A-.

Drift must be installed exactly on the triple roller star of the CV joint.

Driving Joint On

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

Only for CV Joint with Cover

-- Coat the cover sealing surface -1- with :D 454 300 A2  .

Fig 4: Install the Cover for Inner Joint

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

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It must be aligned exactly because an alignment after driving on will not be possible.

-- Drive cover on with a plastic mallet -A-.

-- Wipe away any sealant leaking out.

Tightening Clamp on the Outer Joint

Fig 5: 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).

Tension the Clamp on the Small Diameter

Fig 6: Tension the Clamp on the Small Diameter

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A -  Clamping Pliers:V.A.G 1682 A 

B -  Torque Wrench

1 -  Stainless Steel Clamp

CV joint, checking function. Refer to CV Joint, Checking for Function .