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

• Various versions. Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).


• There are 2 types of twelve-point bolts, with and without ribs. Distinguishing characteristic, refer to => [ Differences Between a Twelve-Point Bolt with Ribs and a Twelve-Point Bolt 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 + 90° turn. For loosening and tightening specifications, refer to => [ Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt with Ribs, Loosening and Tightening ] Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt with Ribs, Loosening and Tightening.

• The tightening specification for a twelve-point bolt without ribs is 200 Nm + 180° turn. For loosening and tightening specifications, refer to => [ Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt with Ribs, Loosening and Tightening ] Drive Axle Twelve-Point Bolt with Ribs, Loosening and Tightening.

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.

Differences Between a Twelve-Point Bolt with Ribs and a Twelve-Point Bolt without Ribs





The contact surfaces - arrow A - and - arrow B - are different on the two-point bolts.

I Twelve-point bolt with ribs - arrow A -
II Twelve-point bolt without ribs - arrow B -