Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with CV Joints VL90 and VL100
Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with CV Joints VL90 and VL100
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 Joints VL90 and VL100
• 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
• M16 x 1.5 x 80.
• Hex bolt = 200 Nm + 180° additional turn.
• 12 point bolt = 70 Nm + 90° additional turn.
• Always replace after removal.
Vehicle must not rest on its wheels when loosening and tightening.
3 Right axle shaft
4 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning, refer to --> [ Tensioning Clamp for Inner CV Joint Boot ] Drive Axle, with CV Joints VL90 and VL100
5 Outer CV joint boot
• Check for tears and scuffing.
• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).
6 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning, refer to --> [ Tensioning Clamp for Outer CV Joint Boot ] Drive Axle, with CV Joints VL90 and VL100
7 Dished washer
• Installed position, refer to --> [ Installed Location of Spring and Thrust Washers for Outer CV Joint ] Drive Axle, with CV Joints VL90 and VL100
8 Thrust washer
• Installed position, refer to --> [ Installed Location of Spring and Thrust Washers for Outer CV Joint ] Drive Axle, with CV Joints VL90 and VL100
9 Securing ring
• Always replace after removal.
• Insert in the axle shaft groove.
10 Inner CV joint boot
• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).
• Without ventilation bore.
• Check for tears and scuffing.
• Drive boot off of the CV joint using a drift.
• Coat sealing surface with (D 454 300 A2) before installing on CV joint.
11 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning, refer to --> [ Tensioning Clamp for Outer CV Joint Boot ] Drive Axle, with CV Joints VL90 and VL100
12 Left axle shaft
13 Backing plate
• Always replace after removal.
14 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.
15 Securing ring
• Remove and install using (VW 161A).
16 Gasket
• Bonding surface on the CV joint must be free of grease and oil!
17 Inner CV joint
• Replace only as complete unit.
• Pressing off, refer to --> [ Removing the Inner CV joint ] Drive Axle, with CV Joints VL90 and VL100
• Pressing on, refer to --> [ Installing the Inner CV Joint ] Drive Axle, with CV Joints VL90 and VL100
• Checking, refer to --> [ Inner CV Joint, Checking ] Inner CV Joint, Checking.
18 Dished washer
• Installed position, refer to --> [ Assembling ] Drive Axle, with CV Joints VL90 and VL100.