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Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with CV Joint VL107, Installed on Stub Shaft






Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with CV Joint VL107, Installed on Stub Shaft





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 Installed on Stub Shaft

Installing: Drive CV joint onto axle shaft until seated using a plastic hammer.

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

2 Bolt, 70 Nm + 90° additional turn

Always replace after removal.

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

3 Securing ring

Always replace after removal.

Insert in axle shaft groove.

4 Thrust washer

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

5 Dished washer

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

6 Clamp

Always replace after removal.

Tensioning, refer to --> [ Tensioning Clamp for Outer CV Joint Boot ] Drive Axle, with CV Joint VL107 Installed on Stub Shaft

7 Outer CV joint boot

Check for tears and scuffing.

Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).

8 Clamp

Always replace after removal.

Tensioning, refer to --> [ Tensioning Clamp for Inner CV Joint Boot ] Drive Axle, with CV Joint VL107 Installed on Stub Shaft

9 Axle shaft

10 Clamp

Always replace after removal.

Tensioning, refer to --> [ Tensioning Clamp for Inner CV Joint Boot ] Drive Axle, with CV Joint VL107 Installed on Stub Shaft

11 Inner CV joint boot

Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).

Without ventilation bore.

Check for tears and scuffing.

12 Securing ring

Always replace after removal.

Insert in axle shaft groove.

13 Clamp

Always replace after removal.

Tensioning, refer to --> [ Tensioning Clamp for Outer CV Joint Boot ] Drive Axle, with CV Joint VL107 Installed on Stub Shaft

14 Inner CV joint

Replace only as complete unit.

Removing, refer to --> [ Removing the Inner CV Joint ] Drive Axle, with CV Joint VL107 Installed on Stub Shaft

Installing: Drive CV joint onto the axle shaft until seated using a plastic hammer.