Triple Roller Joint AAR 2900, Outer CV Joint, Replacing

Triple Roller Joint AAR 2900, Outer CV Joint, Replacing

Rubber CV boots are clamped on using Hose Clamp Pliers (V.A.G 1275).





Instructions only apply to stainless steel clamps.

Tightening hose clamp on outer joint





- Use Cv Joint Boot Clamp Tool (V.A.G 1682 ) as shown in illustration. Be sure that edges of clamping pliers are seated in corners - arrows B - of hose clamp.

- Tighten hose tie by turning spindle using a torque wrench (do not bend tensioning clamp).

• Tightening Specifications: 20 Nm.

• Use torque wrench with 5 to 50 Nm range (e.g. (V.A.G 1331 )).

• Be sure thread of spindle in clamping pliers moves freely. Grease with MOS2 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.

Pressing off outer CV joint





- Secure drive axle with protective covers in vise clamp.

- Remove big hose clamp and pull back CV boot.

- Screw Pressure Spindle (3207) into joint bolt until CV joint can be removed.

Venting CV boot





Applies to rubber CV boots only:

A vacuum can form in the joint when installing the protective joint boot.

This vacuum pulls a fold inward when the car is driven - arrow -.

Therefore, note the following:

- Before tightening the hose clamps, balance the pressure by raising the protective joint boot.

Installed position of spacer ring and dished washer (wheel side)





1 Dished washer
2 Spacer ring (plastic)