Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A2 > Running gear, front-wheel drive | Front suspension, drive shafts | Subframe (basic running gear): exploded view | Removing and installing swivel joint (vehicles with fabricated wishbone and bolt-on swivel joint)

Installing

–	Remove any paint or adhesive residue and/or corrosion on thread and splines of outer drive shaft joint.

–	Remove any remaining locking fluid from splines on outer drive shaft joint and splines of wheel hub.

Splines on outer joint and splines of wheel hub must be free of oil and grease.

–	Degrease thread on outer joint (stub axle) if necessary.

–	Apply two beads of locking fluid -D 185 400 A2- on splines as illustrated. Bead diameter approx. 2 mm.

1 -	Outer joint

2 -	Bead approximately in centre of splines

3 -	Bead near beginning of splines

4 -	Do not grease thread on outer joint (stub axle).

–	Insert swivel joint in wheel bearing housing.

–	Install new self-locking nut, counterholding with Torx key T40. Tightening torque: → Item.

–	Insert drive shaft in wheel bearing.

–	Secure swivel joint to wishbone (bolts on old marks). Tightening torque: → Item. Keep to specified sequence when installing bolts:

1.	Start threads of all bolts.

2.	Tighten centre bolt to specified torque.

3.	Tighten the two outer bolts to specified torque.

Use new bolts.

Use new locking plate with nut.

Note!

Ensure sealing boot is not damaged or twisted.

–	Fit and secure wheel → Chapter.

–	Tighten 12-point nut using 36 mm socket -T10125- → Item.

After installation, check position of steering wheel by test-driving vehicle.

Wheel alignment must be checked and adjusted if steering wheel is not in central position when driving straight-ahead.

–	Check and adjust wheel alignment → Chapter.