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 -