Component Overview

Component overview





Types and grease specifications of tripod drive axle:
Outer joint:
^ 98 mm diameter - G 000 633
^ Triple roller joint - G 000 605
Re-grease joint when replacing CV boot.





1. Clamp
^ Always replace
^ Tightening - Go to Fig. 1
^ There may be different clamps, depending on construction, also mountable using 3340 pliers.
Different versions - Go to see parts catalog.
2. CV boot for tripod joint
^ CV boot must make contact in groove and contour of joint piece.
3. Clamp
^ Always replace
^ Tightening - Go to Fig 1
4. Snap ring
^ Depending on version - Go to see parts catalog
5. Dished washer
^ Installation position - Go to Fig. 4
^ Depending on version - Go to see parts catalog
6. Spacer ring (plastic)
^ Installation position - Go to Fig. 4
^ Depending on version - Go to see parts catalog
7. Snap ring
^ Always replace
^ Insert in ring groove of shaft before installation (not visible on installed joint)
8. Outer CV joint
^ Replace only as complete unit
^ Pressing off - Go to Fig. 2
^ Installing:
- Use plastic hammer to pound joint onto shaft until snap ring snaps in.
9. Hex bolt
^ Always replace after removal
^ Tightening torques:
Bolt M16: 190 Nm plus additional 180° (1/2-turn)
10. Clamp
^ Different versions for CV boot in rubber or Hytrel
^ Always replace
^ Tightening - Go to Fig. 1
11. CV boot for outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint
^ Check for tears and chafing
^ Before tightening clamp, briefly raise CV boot to allow pressure to equalize - Go to Fig. 3
^ Different versions in rubber or Hytrel
12. Clamp
^ Always replace
^ Tightening - Go to Fig. 1
13. Drive axle
^ Different versions
14. Snap ring
^ Go to see Parts catalog.
15. Tripod connection
^ Chamfer (arrow) faces splines of drive axle
16. Snap ring
^ Always replace
^ Insert in groove on shaft
17. Socket-head bolt
^ M 10 x 20; 70 Nm
18. Joint piece

The instructions for Fig. 1 apply only to stainless steel tensioning clamps!

Rubber CV boot are clamped on with VAG 1275 pliers.





Fig. 1 Tension clamp on outer joint
- Apply VAG1682 CV boot clamping pliers as shown. Be sure that edges of clamping pliers are seated in corners (arrows B) of clamp.
- Tighten clamp by turning spindle with a torque wrench (do not tilt clamping pliers).

Note:
^ Tightening torque: 20 Nm
^ Use torque wrench with adjustment range from 5 to 50 Nm (e.g. VAG 1331).
^ Be sure thread of spindle in clamping pliers moves freely. Grease with MOS 2 grease, if necessary.
^ If it does not move freely, e.g. due to dirt in thread, the required clamp tension will not be achieved at the specified torque.





Fig. 2 Lower constant velocity joint at outside
- Clamp drive axle in vise with protective pads.
- Take off large clamp and pull back CV boot.
- Using a hammer and copper or brass drift, drive off inner ring of constant velocity joint.





Fig. 3 Ventilating CV boot
Only affects rubber CV boots

Note: Installing the C V boot can create a vacuum in the joint. This vacuum pulls a fold inward when the vehicle is driven (arrow). Therefore, before tightening the clamp, raise the edge of the boot to allow the pressure to equalize.





Fig. 4 Installed position of spacer ring and dished washer (wheel side)
Items 1 to 3 only installed on certain versions - Go to see Parts catalog.
1- Snap ring
2- Dished washer
3- Spacer ring (plastic)





Fig. 5 Tighten clamp on inner joint