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Driveshaft with CV joint VL107 Overview






Driveshaft with CV joint VL107 Overview






1 Outer CV Joint

Replace only as complete unit.

Removing Front Suspension

Installing: Drive onto shaft until impact using 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. Distinguishing characteristic => [ 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°. For loosening and tightening specifications, refer to => [ Twelve-Point Bolt with Ribs, Loosening and Tightening, Driveshaft Threaded Connection ] Twelve-Point Bolt with Ribs, Loosening and Tightening, Driveshaft Threaded Connection.

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

Always replace if removed.

3 Locking Ring

Always replace if removed.

Insert in shaft groove

4 Thrust Ring

Installed position => [ Installed location: spring washer and thrust washer on outer joint ] Front Suspension

5 Plate Spring

Installed position => [ Installed location: spring washer and thrust washer on outer joint ] Front Suspension

6 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

Tensioning => [ Tightening Hose Clamp On Outer Joint ] Front Suspension

7 Protective Boot

Check for tears and scuffing

Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer)

8 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

Tensioning => [ Tensioning Clamp On Small Diameter ] Front Suspension

9 Driveshaft

10 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

Tensioning => [ Tensioning Clamp On Small Diameter ] Front Suspension

11 CV Joint Protective Boot

Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer)

Without vent hole

Check for tears and scuffing

12 Locking Ring

Always replace if removed.

Insert in shaft groove

13 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

Tensioning => [ Tightening Hose Clamp On Outer Joint ] Front Suspension

14 CV Joint

Replace only as complete unit.

Removing => [ Removing the Inner CV Joint ] Front Suspension

Installing: Drive onto shaft until impact using plastic hammer

15 Cap

Remove => [ Removing The Cap From The CV Joint ] Front Suspension

Installing => [ Mounting The Cap Onto The CV Joint ] Front Suspension

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 -