Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with CV Joint VL 107
Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with CV Joint VL 107
1 Outer Constant Velocity Joint
• Replace only as complete unit.
• Removing, refer to => [ Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107 ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107.
• Installing: Drive onto shaft until impact using plastic hammer.
• Checking, refer to => [ Outer CV Joint, Checking ] Outer CV Joint, Checking.
2 Bolt
• M16 x 1.5 x 80
• Hex head bolt = 200 Nm + 180° turn.
• Twelve-point bolt = 70 Nm + 90° turn.
• Always replace after removal.
Vehicle must not be standing on its wheels when loosening or tightening.
3 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning, refer to => [ Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107 ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107
4 Protective Boot
• Check for tears and scuffing.
• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).
5 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning, refer to => [ Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107 ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107
6 Dished Washer
• Installed position, refer to => [ Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107 ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107.
7 Thrust Washer
• Installed position, refer to => [ Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107 ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107.
8 Securing Ring
• Always replace after removal.
• Insert in shaft groove.
9 CV Boot
• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).
• Without ventilation bore.
• Check for tears and scuffing.
• Drive off CV joint using drift.
• coat sealing surface with D 454 300 A2 before installing on constant velocity joint.
10 Dished Washer
• Installed position, refer to => [ Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107 ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107.
11 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning, refer to => [ Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107 ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107.
12 Drive Axle
13 Intermediate Shaft
• Right side of vehicle
• Removal and installation, refer to => [ Intermediate Shaft, with CV Joint VL107 ] Intermediate Shaft, with CV Joint VL107.
• Servicing, refer to => [ Intermediate Shaft, Drive Axle with Mounted CV Joint VL 107 ] Intermediate Shaft, Drive Axle with Mounted CV Joint VL 107.
14 Cover
• Always replace after removal.
• Always replace.
• Pressing off, refer to => [ Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107 ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107
15 Securing Ring
• Remove and install using Snap ring pliers (VW 161 A).
16 Gasket
• Bonding surface on CV joint must be free of grease and oil!
17 Inner Constant Velocity Joint
• Replace only as complete unit
• Servicing, refer to => [ Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107 ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107
• Checking, refer to => [ Inner CV Joint, Checking ] Inner CV Joint, Checking.
18 Cover
• Carefully drive off using a drift.
• Coat sealing surface with (D 454 300 A2) before installing on constant velocity joint.
• Adhesive surface must be free of oil and grease.
19 Backing Plate
• Always replace after removal.
20 Bolt
• First tighten to 10 Nm in a diagonal sequence, then tighten to tightening specification in a diagonal sequence.
M8 bolt = 40 Nm
M10 bolt = 70 Nm
• Always replace bolts after disassembly.
21 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning => [ Tightening hose clamp on outer joint ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107
22 Bolt, 20 Nm
23 Countersunk Bolt
• Pre-tighten to 5 Nm, then tighten to 35 Nm
• Quantity: 3
24 Mounting Bracket
25 Rubber Mount
• Servicing, refer to => [ Intermediate Shaft, Drive Axle with Mounted CV Joint VL 107 ] Intermediate Shaft, Drive Axle with Mounted CV Joint VL 107.