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Driveshaft with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i, 09M Automatic Transmission, 6-Speed, AWD Overview






Driveshaft with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i, 09M Automatic Transmission, 6-Speed, AWD Overview






1 Outer CV joint

Replace only as complete unit.

Removing => [ Removing The Outer CV Joint ] Driveshaft with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i, 09M Automatic Transmission, 6-Speed, AWD

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 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

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

5 CV Boot

Check for tears and scuffing

Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer)

6 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

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

7 Driveshaft

8 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

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

9 CV Boot for Triple Roller Joint

Check for tears and scuffing

10 Clamp

Always replace if removed.

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

11 Triple Roller Star with Rollers

The chamfer - arrow - points to drive axle splines.

12 Locking Ring

Always replace if removed.

Insert in shaft groove

13 Adapter

14 Joint

15 Cap

Remove => [ Removing The Cap From The Triple Roller Joint ] Driveshaft with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i, 09M Automatic Transmission, 6-Speed, AWD

Installing => [ Mounting The Cap Onto The Triple Roller Joint ] Driveshaft with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i, 09M Automatic Transmission, 6-Speed, AWD

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 -