Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i, 09M A/T, 6-Speed, AWD

Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i, 09M Automatic Transmission, 6-Speed, AWD






1 Outer CV joint

• Replace only as complete unit

• Removing, refer to => [ Removing the Outer CV Joint ] Drive Axle 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, with Mounted CV Joint VL 107 ] Outer CV Joint, Checking, with Mounted CV Joint VL 107.

2 Bolt

• Various versions.


• 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.

• Always replace if removed.

3 Securing Ring

• Always replace if removed.

• Insert in shaft groove.

4 Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Drive Axle with Mounted CV Joint VL107

5 CV Boot

• Check for tears and scuffing.

• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).

6 Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Drive Axle with Mounted CV Joint VL107

7 Driveshaft

8 Clamp

• Always replace if removed

• Tensioning => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Drive Axle with Mounted CV Joint VL107

9 Protective Joint Boot for Triple Roller Joint

• Check for tears and scuffing.

10 Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Drive Axle with Mounted CV Joint VL107

11 Triple Roller Star with Rollers

The chamfer - arrow - points to drive axle splines.

12 Securing Ring

• Always replace if removed.

• Insert in shaft groove.

13 Adapter

14 Joint Piece

15 Cap

• Removing, refer to => [ Removing the Cap from the Triple Roller Joint ] Drive Axle With Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i, 09M Automatic Transmission, 6-Speed, AWD

• Installing, refer to => [ Mounting the Cap onto the Triple Roller Joint ] Drive Axle 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 -