Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i

Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i






1 Outer CV Joint

• Replace only as complete unit.

• Removing, refer to => [ Removing the Outer CV Joint ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i.

• Installing: Drive onto shaft using plastic hammer until expanded securing ring contracts.

• Checking, refer to => [ Outer CV Joint, Checking, with CV Joint VL100 ] Outer CV Joint, Checking, with CV Joint VL100.

2 Bolt

• Various versions.

• For the correct allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• Hex head bolt: 200 Nm + 180° turn

• Bolt, loosening and tightening, refer to => [ Drive Axle Hex Bolt Connection, Loosening and Tightening ] Description and Operation.

• 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 Thrust Washer

• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location of Spring Washer and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i.

5 Dished Washer

• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location of Spring Washer and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint ] Drive Axle with Triple Roller Joint AAR3300i.

6 Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tightening Hose Clamp on Outer Joint ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL100.

7 CV Boot

• Check for tears and scuffing.

• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).

8 Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

• Tensioning => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Drive Axle with CV Joint VL100.

9 Drive Axle

10 Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

• Tension using hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1275).

11 Protective Joint Boot for Triple Roller Joint

• Check for tears and scuffing.

12 Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

• Tension using hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1275).

13 Triple Roller Star with Rollers

The chamfer - arrow - points to drive axle splines.

14 Securing Ring

• Always replace if removed.

• Insert in shaft groove.

15 Bolt

• First tighten diagonally to 10 Nm, then tighten diagonally again to the tightening specification.

M8 bolt: 40 Nm

M10 bolt: 70 Nm

• Always replace bolts after disassembly.

16 Joint Piece

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 -