Drive Axle Overview, with Tripod Joint AAR2600i

Drive Axle Overview, with Tripod Joint AAR2600i






1 Outer CV Joint

• Replace only as complete unit.

• Removing, refer to => [ Removing the Outer CV Joint ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i.

• Installing: Drive onto shaft using plastic hammer until compressed circlip seats.

• 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 Left Drive Axle

5 Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107.

6 CV Boot

• Check for tears and scuffing.

• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).

7 Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tightening Hose Clamp on Outer Joint ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL107.

8 Dished Washer

• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location of Spring Washer and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i.

9 Thrust Washer

• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location of Spring Washer and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i.

10 Securing Ring

• Always replace if removed.

• Insert in shaft groove.

11 Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

• Tension using hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1275).

12 Protective Joint Boot for Triple Roller Joint

• Check for tears and scuffing.

13 Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

• Tension using hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1275).

14 Securing Ring

• Always replace if removed.

15 Joint Piece

16 Securing Ring

• Always replace if removed.

• Insert in groove on shaft using circlip pliers (VW 161 A).

17 Triple Roller Star with Rollers

The chamfer - arrow - points to drive axle splines.