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Drive Axle Overview, with CV Joint VL100






Drive Axle Overview, with CV Joint VL100






1 Outer CV Joint

Replace only as complete unit.

Removing, refer to => [ Removing the Outer CV Joint ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL100.

Installing: Drive onto shaft until impact using plastic hammer.

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

2 Bolt

200 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

Bolt, loosening and tightening, refer to => [ Wheel bearings must not be burdened when drive axle connection is loose. ] Drive Axle with Tripod Joint AAR3300i.

3 Right Drive Axle

4 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL100.

5 Protective Boot

Check for tears and scuffing.

Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).

6 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

Tensioning, refer to => [ Tightening Hose Clamp On Outer Joint ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL100.

7 Dished Washer

Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location of Spring Washer and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL100.

8 Thrust Washer

Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location of Spring Washer and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL100.

9 Securing Ring

Always replace if removed.

Insert in shaft groove.

10 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).

11 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

Tensioning, refer to => [ Tightening Hose Clamp On Outer Joint ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL100.

12 Left Drive Axle

13 Backing Plate

14 Bolt

Pre-tighten diagonally to 10 Nm, then tighten diagonally again to the tightening specification.

M8 bolt: 40 Nm

M10 bolt: 70 Nm

Always replace bolts after disassembly.

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 CV Joint

Replace only as complete unit.

Pressing off, refer to => [ Removing the Inner CV Joint ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL100.

Pressing on, refer to => [ Pressing On Inner CV Joint ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL100.

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

18 Dished Washer

Installed position, refer to => [ Assembling ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL100.