Drive Axle Assembly Overview, With Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i

Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i





1 Outer Constant Velocity (CV) joint

• Replace only as complete unit.

• Removing, refer to --> [ Removing the Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint ] Drive Axle, with CV Joint VL107 Bolted to Intermediate Shaft

• Installing: Drive CV joint onto the axle shaft using a plastic hammer, until expanded securing ring contracts.

• Checking, refer to --> [ Outer CV Joint, Checking ] Outer CV Joint, Checking.

2 Bolt

• M16 x 1.5 x 80.

• Hex bolt = 200 Nm + 180° additional turn.

• 12 point bolt = 70 mm + 90° additional turn.

• Always replace after removal.

Vehicle must not rest on its wheels when loosening and tightening.

3 Clamp

• Always replace after removal.

• Tensioning refer to --> [ Tension the clamp using. ] Drive Axle, with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i.

4 Outer CV joint boot

• Check for tears and scuffing.

• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).

5 Clamp

• Always replace after removal.

• Tensioning, refer to --> [ Tensioning Clamp for Outer CV Joint Boot ] Drive Axle, with CV Joint VL107 Bolted to Intermediate Shaft

6 Dished washer

• Installed position, refer to --> [ Installed Location of Spring and Thrust Washers for Outer CV Joint ] Drive Axle, with CV Joint VL107 Bolted to Intermediate Shaft

7 Thrust washer

• Installed position, refer to --> [ Installed Location of Spring and Thrust Washers for Outer CV Joint ] Drive Axle, with CV Joint VL107 Bolted to Intermediate Shaft

8 Securing ring

• Always replace after removal.

• Insert in axle shaft groove.

9 Securing ring

• Always replace after removal.

• Insert in axle shaft groove.

10 Triple rotor star with rollers

Chamfer - arrow - faces the drive axle splines.

11 Clamp

• Always replace after removal.

• Tension using (VAG 1275).

12 Inner CV joint boot

• Check for tears and scuffing.

13 Clamp

• Always replace after removal.

• Tension using (VAG 1275).

14 Axle shaft

15 Bolt, 20 Nm

16 Mounting bracket

17 Mount

18 Joint piece with intermediate shaft

• For the right side of the vehicle.

19 Bolt

• Pre-tighten to 5 Nm, then tighten to 35 Nm.

20 Joint piece

• For the left side of the vehicle.

21 Bolt

• First pre-tighten to 10 Nm in a diagonal sequence, then tighten to specification in a diagonal sequence.

M8 bolt = 40 Nm.

M10 bolt = 70 Nm.

• Always replace bolts after disassembly.