Drive Axle Assembly Overview

All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Drive Axle Assembly Overview





1 Outer Constant Velocity Joint

• Replace only as complete unit.

• Removing, refer to => [ Outer CV Joint, Pressing Off ] Rear Suspension.

• Installing: Drive onto shaft until impact using plastic hammer.

2 Bolt

• 70 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace after removal.

CAUTION!
Vehicle must not be standing on its wheels when loosening or tightening.

3 Drive Axle

4 Clamp

• Always replace after removal.

• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Rear Suspension.

5 Protective Boot

• Check for tears and scuffing.

• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).

6 Clamp

• Always replace after removal.

• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tightening Hose Clamp on Outer
Joint ] Rear Suspension.

7 Dished Washer

• With inner splines.

• Installed position, refer to => [ Dished Washer Installation
Position, Inner and Outer Joint ] Rear Suspension.

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.

• Before mounting onto CV joint, coat sealing surface using ( D 454 300 A2).

10 Clamp

• Always replace after removal.

• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Rear Suspension.

11 Backing Plate

12 Bolt

• M8 x 48

• Pre-tighten to 10 Nm in a diagonal sequence, then tighten to tightening specification in a diagonal sequence.

• 40 Nm

• Always replace bolts after disassembly.

13 Securing Ring

• Always replace after removal.

• Remove and install using snap ring pliers (VW 161 A).

14 Gasket

• Always replace after removal.

• Bonding surface on CV joint must be free of grease and oil!

15 Inner Constant Velocity Joint

• Replace only as complete unit.

• Pressing off, refer to => [ Pressing Off Inner Constant
Velocity Joint ] Rear Suspension.

• Pressing on, refer to => [ Pressing on Inner CV Joint ] Rear Suspension.

• Checking, refer to => [ Inner CV Joint, Checking ] Rear Suspension.

16 Dished Washer

• With inner splines.

• Installed position, refer to => [ Dished Washer Installation
Position, Inner and Outer Joint ] Rear Suspension.