Driveshaft with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i Overview
Driveshaft with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i Overview
1 Outer CV Joint
• Replace only as complete unit.
• Removing => [ Removing The Outer CV Joint ] Driveshaft with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i
• Installing: Drive onto shaft using plastic hammer until compressed circlip seats.
• 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 ] Driveshaft with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i
5 Plate Spring
• Installed position => [ Installed location: spring washer and thrust washer on outer joint ] Driveshaft with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i
6 Clamp
• Always replace if removed.
• Tensioning => [ Tightening Hose Clamp On Outer Joint ] Front Suspension
7 CV 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 Boot for Triple Roller Joint
• Check for tears and scuffing
12 Clamp
• Always replace if removed.
• Tensioning => [ Tightening Hose Clamp On Outer Joint ] Front Suspension
13 Triple Roller Star with Rollers
The chamfer - arrow - points to drive axle splines.
14 Locking Ring
• Always replace if removed.
• Insert in shaft groove
15 Joint
16 Locking Ring
• Always replace if removed.
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 -