Drive Axle Overview, with CV Joint VL 100
Drive Axle Overview, with CV Joint VL 100
1 Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint
• Replace only as a complete unit.
• Removing, refer to => [ Removing the Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint ] Drive Axle, CV Joint VL100.
• Installing: Drive onto the shaft until seated using a plastic hammer.
• Checking, refer to => [ Outer CV Joint, Checking ] Outer CV Joint, Checking.
2 Bolt
• There are different versions.
• Allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog
• There are 2 types of twelve point bolts, with and without ribs.
• When installing a twelve point bolt, always check what type of twelve point bolt is to be used.
• Use the correct tightening specification for the specific bolt.
• The tightening specification for a twelve point bolt with ribs is 70 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn. For the loosening and tightening specifications, refer to => [ Drive Axle Bolt Loosening and Tightening, Twelve Point Bolt with Ribs ] Drive Axle Bolt Loosening and Tightening, Twelve Point Bolt with Ribs.
• The tightening specification for a twelve point bolt without ribs is 200 Nm + an additional 180° (1/2) turn. For the loosening and tightening specifications, refer to => [ Drive Axle Bolt Loosening and Tightening, Twelve Point Bolt with Ribs ] Drive Axle Bolt Loosening and Tightening, Twelve Point Bolt with Ribs.
• Always replace if removed.
3 Right Axle Shaft
4 Clamp
• Always replace if removed.
• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning the Small Diameter Clamp ] Drive Axle, CV Joint VL100.
5 Outer CV Joint Boot
• Check for tears and scuffing.
• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).
6 Clamp
• Always replace if removed.
• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tightening Hose Clamp on the Outer CV Joint Boot ] Drive Axle, CV Joint VL100.
7 Concave Washer
• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed position: Concave washer and thrust washer on the outer CV joint ] Drive Axle, CV Joint VL100.
8 Thrust Ring
• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed position: Concave washer and thrust washer on the outer CV joint ] Drive Axle, CV Joint VL100.
9 Lock Ring
• Always replace if removed.
• Insert in the shaft groove.
10 Inner CV Joint Boot
• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer)
• Without a ventilation bore.
• Check for tears and scuffing.
• Drive off the CV joint using a drift.
• Before mounting onto the CV joint, coat the sealing surface using sealant (D 454 300 A2).
11 Clamp
• Always replace if removed.
• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning the Small Diameter Clamp ] Drive Axle, CV Joint VL100.
12 Left Axle Shaft
13 Locking Plate
• Always replace if removed.
14 Bolt
• First, tighten to 10 Nm in a diagonal sequence, then tighten to specification in a diagonal sequence.
M8 bolt = 40 Nm
M10 bolt = 70 Nm
• After disassembly, always replace bolts.
15 Lock Ring
• remove and install using circlip pliers (VW 161 A)
16 Sealing Cap
• 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, CV Joint VL100.
• Pressing on, refer to => [ Pressing on the Inner CV Joint ] Drive Axle, CV Joint VL100.
• Checking, refer to => [ Inner CV Joint, Checking ] Inner CV Joint, Checking.
18 Plate Spring
• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Position: Plate Spring on Inner CV Joint ] Drive Axle, CV Joint VL100.
Differences Between a Twelve Point Bolt With Ribs and Without Ribs
The contact surfaces - arrows A and B - are different on the two bolts.
I Twelve point bolt with ribs - arrow A -
II Twelve point bolt without ribs - arrow B -